33 cities covered · Currency: KHR (៛) · Capital: Phnom Penh
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ៛18,253 ($4.45) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ៛73,013 ($17.81) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ៛5,476 ($1.34) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ៛413,739 ($101) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ៛66,928 ($16.32) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ៛176,448 ($43.04) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ៛51,109 ($12.47) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ៛51,109 ($12.47) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ៛13,386 ($3.26) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ៛912,823 ($223) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ៛635,007 ($155) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ៛1,905,022 ($465) | per month |
Phnom Penh · pop. 2,129,371
Siem Reap · pop. 147,866
Battambang · pop. 130,000
Kampong Cham · pop. 118,242
Banteay Meanchey · pop. 99,019
Banteay Meanchey · pop. 98,934
Kampot · pop. 83,061
Preah Sihanouk · pop. 71,082
Oddar Meanchey · pop. 70,944
Kratie · pop. 60,000
Pursat · pop. 58,255
Takeo · pop. 52,000
Kampong Speu · pop. 50,359
Kampong Chhnang · pop. 41,700
Svay Rieng · pop. 41,424
Kampot · pop. 39,186
Kep · pop. 35,990
Tbong Khmum · pop. 35,054
Koh Kong · pop. 33,591
Kampong Speu · pop. 33,231
Prey Veng · pop. 33,079
Kampong Thom · pop. 31,871
Stung Treng · pop. 29,665
Preah Vihear · pop. 25,245
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Cambodia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Cambodia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Cambodia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Cambodia
Living costs in Cambodia vary significantly depending on city size. Large metropolitan areas with populations over one million typically see housing costs 15–30% above the national average, while smaller towns can be 10–20% below it. The national baseline of ៛1,851,887 ($452) per month represents a mid-sized city estimate.
Capital cities and major economic hubs command the highest rents and overall expenses. For budget-conscious residents, mid-sized cities offer a balance of amenities and affordability. Rural and small-town living remains the most economical option, though transport and service access may be limited.