Phnom Penh vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Phnom Penh (Cambodia) · Overall index 26.7 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 35% more expensive than Phnom Penh.
- Rent in Bangkok is 57% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
- Dining out in Bangkok is 41% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
| Item | Phnom Penh | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +57% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $502 | $785 | +56% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $348 | $630 | +81% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,130 | $1,512 | +34% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $661 | $1,069 | +62% |
| Groceries | +34% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.47 | $0.61 | +30% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.46 | $2.14 | +47% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.56 | +53% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.81 | $2.53 | +40% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.66 | $6.93 | +49% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.28 | $6.15 | +16% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.79 | $10.3 | +52% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.03 | $2.84 | +40% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.72 | $0.93 | +29% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.83 | $2.4 | +31% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.02 | $2.38 | +18% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.14 | $1.38 | +21% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.09 | $1.39 | +28% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.95 | $1.2 | +26% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.93 | $1.22 | +31% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.51 | $7.66 | +39% |
| Transport | +36% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.86 | $1.01 | +17% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $31.5 | $44.6 | +42% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.03 | $1.59 | +54% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.52 | $0.81 | +56% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.26 | $0.37 | +42% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,848 | $10,133 | +15% |
| Dining out | +41% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.96 | $8.84 | +27% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.4 | $47.5 | +47% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.63 | $5.21 | +44% |
| Cappuccino | $1.61 | $2.15 | +34% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.75 | $1.11 | +48% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.26 | $3.3 | +46% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.57 | $3.74 | +46% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | $0.78 | +34% |
| Telecom | +18% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $28.7 | $33.4 | +16% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.2 | $37.1 | +12% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.19 | +36% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.3 | $8.29 | +14% |
| Utilities & household | +27% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $57.3 | $81.5 | +42% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.09 | +12% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.64 | $2.32 | +41% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.55 | $0.67 | +22% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.35 | $10.8 | +16% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.2 | $37.2 | +19% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.87 | $7.95 | +35% |
| Men's haircut | $12.9 | $15.5 | +20% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.47 | $12.7 | +34% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $747 | $991 | +33% |
3,310 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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