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Cost of Living in Stung Treng

Stung Treng, Stung Treng, Cambodia · Population 29,665

▼ -16% vs Cambodia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)៛1,550,747 ($378)
Couple, monthly៛2,785,159 ($679)
Family of four, monthly៛3,633,505 ($886)

Estimated Prices in Stung Treng

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant៛15,498 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range៛61,992 ($15.12)per meal
Cappuccino៛4,649 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)៛351,288 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport pass៛56,826 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment៛149,814 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)៛43,394 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membership៛43,394 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticket៛11,365 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre៛743,973 ($181)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre៛517,547 ($126)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre៛1,552,640 ($379)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Stung Treng is ៛1,107,000 ($270) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ៛1,550,747 ($378) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (៛517,547 ($126)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

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Kratie

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Chŏâm Ksant

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Kampong Thom

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Kampong Thum

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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

Paoy Paet

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 98,934

៛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

Living in Stung Treng

Stung Treng is one of the key cities in Cambodia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ៛1,550,747 ($378), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ៛517,547 ($126) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ៛3,633,505 ($886) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ៛2,785,159 ($679) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Stung Treng is ៛1,107,000 ($270). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stung Treng expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,550,747 ($378) per month in Stung Treng including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Cambodia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Stung Treng?
A net salary of around ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Stung Treng with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Stung Treng is ៛1,107,000 ($270).
How much is rent in Stung Treng?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ៛743,973 ($181) per month in the city centre and ៛517,547 ($126) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ៛1,552,640 ($379).
Is Stung Treng cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Stung Treng is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Cambodia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Stung Treng?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛351,288 ($86) in Stung Treng. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛15,498 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛4,649 ($1).
How do transport costs in Stung Treng compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Stung Treng is estimated at ៛56,826 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Stung Treng are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size (population 29,665). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.