Chiang Mai vs Phnom Penh Cost of Living
Chiang Mai (Thailand) · Overall index 26.0 — Phnom Penh (Cambodia) · Overall index 26.7
Summary
- Overall, Phnom Penh is 3% more expensive than Chiang Mai.
- Rent in Phnom Penh is 18% more expensive than in Chiang Mai.
- Telecom in Phnom Penh is 13% more expensive than in Chiang Mai.
| Item | Chiang Mai | Phnom Penh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +18% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $477 | $502 | +5% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $325 | $348 | +7% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $805 | $1,130 | +40% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $542 | $661 | +22% |
| Groceries | 0% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.53 | $0.47 | -11% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.44 | $1.46 | +1% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.68 | $1.67 | -1% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.78 | $1.81 | +2% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.79 | $4.66 | -3% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.84 | $5.28 | +9% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.72 | $6.79 | +1% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.14 | $2.03 | -5% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.79 | $0.72 | -9% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.82 | $1.83 | +1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.21 | $2.02 | -9% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.07 | $1.14 | +7% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | $1.09 | +16% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.93 | $0.95 | +2% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 | $0.93 | +7% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.67 | $5.51 | -3% |
| Transport | -3% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.71 | $0.86 | +21% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $38.2 | $31.5 | -18% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.11 | $1.03 | -7% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.56 | $0.52 | -7% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.29 | $0.26 | -10% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,510 | $8,848 | +4% |
| Dining out | -8% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.98 | $6.96 | 0% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $40 | $32.4 | -19% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.87 | $3.63 | -6% |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $1.61 | -1% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.9 | $0.75 | -17% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.41 | $2.26 | -6% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.63 | $2.57 | -2% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.64 | $0.58 | -9% |
| Telecom | +13% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | $28.7 | +15% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $26.6 | $33.2 | +25% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.14 | -7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.1 | $7.3 | +20% |
| Utilities & household | 0% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $67.6 | $57.3 | -15% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.08 | 0% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.58 | $1.64 | +4% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.56 | $0.55 | -2% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.03 | $9.35 | +16% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $32.5 | $31.2 | -4% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.4 | $5.87 | -8% |
| Men's haircut | $10.6 | $12.9 | +22% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.66 | $9.47 | -2% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $810 | $747 | -8% |
3,476 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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