City in Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Cost of living in Sihanoukville
How much a month costs in Sihanoukville
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,000–1,600 ($1,000–1,600).
Prices in Sihanoukville
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $300–600 | $300–600 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $200–400 | $200–400 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $4–8 | $4–8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $25–60 | $25–60 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $2–5 | $2–5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $7–16 | $7–16 |
| Cappuccino | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $1–3 | $1–3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $3–6 | $3–6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $25–50 | $25–50 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $5–15 | $5–15 |
Value for money: 55/100
A value score of 55/100 means Sihanoukville gives more quality of life per dollar than 54% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 48/100. It's the 6th 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 Sihanoukville
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 Sihanoukville?
About $500–750 on a lean budget, $1,000–1,600 for a comfortable month and $2,200–4,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sihanoukville?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $300–600 ($300–600) a month in the center and $200–400 ($200–400) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sihanoukville?
A local meal is $2–5 ($2–5); a mid-range restaurant is $7–16 ($7–16) 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 Airports
- UK FCDO travel advice: Cambodia
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.