Cost of Living in Phnom Penh
Country: Cambodia · Currency: USD
Overall
26.7
Rent
12.9
Groceries
33.0
Dining out
26.6
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $502 | 40 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $348 | 10 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,130 | 22 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $661 | 50 data points |
Average prices in Phnom Penh
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $502 | 40 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $348 | 10 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,130 | 22 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $661 | 50 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.47 | 39 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.46 | 29 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.67 | 52 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $1.81 | 47 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.66 | 48 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.28 | 7 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.79 | 47 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.03 | 60 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.72 | 7 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.83 | 11 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.02 | 57 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.14 | 10 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.09 | 39 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.95 | 60 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.93 | 21 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.51 | 35 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.86 | 44 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $31.5 | 9 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.03 | 25 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.52 | 24 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.26 | 41 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,848 | 43 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.96 | 47 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.4 | 30 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.63 | 54 data points |
| Cappuccino | $1.61 | 47 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.75 | 27 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.26 | 39 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.57 | 46 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | 14 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $28.7 | 35 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.2 | 52 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | 34 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.3 | 21 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $57.3 | 57 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | 52 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.64 | 5 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.55 | 49 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.35 | 57 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.2 | 52 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.87 | 31 data points |
| Men's haircut | $12.9 | 52 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.47 | 15 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $747 | 7 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15