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Cost of Living in Ta Khmau

Ta Khmau, Kandal, Cambodia

▼ -13% vs Cambodia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)៛1,606,840 ($392)
Couple, monthly៛2,887,186 ($704)
Family of four, monthly៛3,767,828 ($919)

Estimated Prices in Ta Khmau

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant៛16,015 ($3.91)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range៛64,058 ($15.62)per meal
Cappuccino៛4,804 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)៛362,998 ($88.54)per month
Monthly public transport pass៛58,720 ($14.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment៛154,808 ($37.76)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)៛44,841 ($10.94)per month
Fitness club membership៛44,841 ($10.94)per month
Cinema ticket៛11,744 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre៛775,100 ($189)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre៛539,200 ($132)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre៛1,617,601 ($395)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ta Khmau is ៛1,143,900 ($279) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ៛1,606,840 ($392) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ៛2,088,892 ($509) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (៛539,200 ($132)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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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 Ta Khmau

Ta Khmau is one of the key cities in Cambodia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ៛1,606,840 ($392), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ៛539,200 ($132) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ៛3,767,828 ($919) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ៛2,887,186 ($704) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ta Khmau is ៛1,143,900 ($279). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ៛2,088,892 ($509) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ta Khmau expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,606,840 ($392) per month in Ta Khmau including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Cambodia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ta Khmau?
A net salary of around ៛2,088,892 ($509) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ta Khmau with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ta Khmau is ៛1,143,900 ($279).
How much is rent in Ta Khmau?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ៛775,100 ($189) per month in the city centre and ៛539,200 ($132) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ៛1,617,601 ($395).
Is Ta Khmau cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Ta Khmau is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Cambodia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ta Khmau?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛362,998 ($89) in Ta Khmau. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛16,015 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛4,804 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ta Khmau compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ta Khmau is estimated at ៛58,720 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ta Khmau are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.