Island in Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Cost of living in Koh Rong
How much a month costs in Koh Rong
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $900–1,500 ($900–1,500).
Prices in Koh Rong
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $5–12 | $5–12 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $25–70 | $25–70 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $3–6 | $3–6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $8–18 | $8–18 |
| Cappuccino | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $1–3 | $1–3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $5–15 | $5–15 |
Value for money: 74/100
A value score of 74/100 means Koh Rong gives more quality of life per dollar than 73% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 3rd 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 Koh Rong
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 Koh Rong?
About $500–800 on a lean budget, $900–1,500 for a comfortable month and $2,000–4,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Koh Rong?
A local meal is $3–6 ($3–6); a mid-range restaurant is $8–18 ($8–18) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.