Town, Cambodia
Cost of living in Kep
How much a month costs in Kep
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $900–1,400 ($900–1,400).
Prices in Kep
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $200–400 | $200–400 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $150–300 | $150–300 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $4–8 | $4–8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $20–50 | $20–50 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $2–5 | $2–5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $6–15 | $6–15 |
| Cappuccino | $2–3 | $2–3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $1–3 | $1–3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $2–5 | $2–5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $5–15 | $5–15 |
Value for money: 78/100
A value score of 78/100 means Kep gives more quality of life per dollar than 77% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 8 places we cover in Cambodia.
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Cost of living across Cambodia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Battambang | $800–1,300 | 73/100 |
| Kep | $900–1,400 | 78/100 |
| Koh Rong | $900–1,500 | 74/100 |
| Kampot | $900–1,500 | 74/100 |
| Koh Rong Samloem | $900–1,500 | 74/100 |
| Sihanoukville | $1,000–1,600 | 55/100 |
| Siem Reap | $1,000–1,700 | 53/100 |
| Phnom Penh | $1,200–2,000 | 33/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Kep
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kep?
About $450–700 on a lean budget, $900–1,400 for a comfortable month and $1,800–3,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kep?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $200–400 ($200–400) a month in the center and $150–300 ($150–300) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kep?
A local meal is $2–5 ($2–5); a mid-range restaurant is $6–15 ($6–15) per person.
Is Cambodia expensive?
Prices in Cambodia are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Cambodia Ministry of Tourism
- Cambodia e-Visa
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.