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Cost of Living in Paoy Paet

Paoy Paet, Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia · Population 98,934

▼ -6% vs Cambodia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)៛1,738,400 ($424)
Couple, monthly៛3,126,660 ($763)
Family of four, monthly៛4,083,272 ($996)

Estimated Prices in Paoy Paet

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant៛17,220 ($4.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range៛68,880 ($16.80)per meal
Cappuccino៛5,166 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)៛390,320 ($95.20)per month
Monthly public transport pass៛63,140 ($15.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment៛166,460 ($40.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)៛48,216 ($11.76)per month
Fitness club membership៛48,216 ($11.76)per month
Cinema ticket៛12,628 ($3.08)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre៛848,700 ($207)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre៛590,400 ($144)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre៛1,771,200 ($432)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Paoy Paet is ៛1,230,000 ($300) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ៛1,738,400 ($424) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (៛590,400 ($144)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Paoy Paet

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Nearby Cities

Sisophon

45 km away · Banteay Meanchey

Pailin

90 km away · Pailin

Battambang

92 km away · Battambang

Samraong

119 km away · Oddar Meanchey

Siem Reap

144 km away · Siem Reap

Pursat

193 km away · Pursat

Koh Kong

231 km away · Koh Kong

Preah Vihear

260 km away · Preah Vihear

Other Major Cities in Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh · pop. 2,129,371

៛2,311,950 ($564) / mo

Siem Reap

Siem Reap · pop. 147,866

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Battambang

Battambang · pop. 130,000

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham · pop. 118,242

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sisophon

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 99,019

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Trach

Kampot · pop. 83,061

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sihanoukville

Preah Sihanouk · pop. 71,082

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Samraong

Oddar Meanchey · pop. 70,944

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Living in Paoy Paet

Paoy Paet is one of the key cities in Cambodia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ៛1,738,400 ($424), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ៛590,400 ($144) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ៛4,083,272 ($996) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ៛3,126,660 ($763) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Paoy Paet is ៛1,230,000 ($300). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paoy Paet expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,738,400 ($424) per month in Paoy Paet including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Cambodia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Paoy Paet?
A net salary of around ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Paoy Paet with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Paoy Paet is ៛1,230,000 ($300).
How much is rent in Paoy Paet?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ៛848,700 ($207) per month in the city centre and ៛590,400 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ៛1,771,200 ($432).
Is Paoy Paet cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Paoy Paet is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Cambodia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Paoy Paet?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛390,320 ($95) in Paoy Paet. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛17,220 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛5,166 ($1).
How do transport costs in Paoy Paet compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Paoy Paet is estimated at ៛63,140 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Paoy Paet are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size (population 98,934). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.