Southeast Asia
Cost of living in Cambodia
34%of US price level
Is Cambodia expensive?
Prices in Cambodia are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Battambang, at about $800–1,300 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Cambodia, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battambang | $800–1,300 | $200–450 | $2–4 | 73/100 |
| Kep | $900–1,400 | $200–400 | $2–5 | 78/100 |
| Koh Rong | $900–1,500 | — | $3–6 | 74/100 |
| Kampot | $900–1,500 | $250–500 | $2–4 | 74/100 |
| Koh Rong Samloem | $900–1,500 | — | $3–7 | 74/100 |
| Sihanoukville | $1,000–1,600 | $300–600 | $2–5 | 55/100 |
| Siem Reap | $1,000–1,700 | $350–700 | $2–5 | 53/100 |
| Phnom Penh | $1,200–2,000 | $450–900 | $2–5 | 33/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Cambodia e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Cambodia e-Arrival
- Bakong Tourists (National Bank of Cambodia)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Cambodia
- Speedtest Global Index: Cambodia
- World Bank open data
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