Phnom Penh vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Phnom Penh (Cambodia) · Overall index 26.7 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 182% more expensive than Phnom Penh.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 417% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 191% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
| Item | Phnom Penh | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +417% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $502 | $2,572 | +412% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $348 | $1,975 | +468% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,130 | $5,236 | +363% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $661 | $3,501 | +430% |
| Groceries | +138% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.47 | $1.19 | +153% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.46 | $3.67 | +151% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.67 | $4.36 | +161% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.81 | $3.93 | +117% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.66 | $11.9 | +155% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.28 | $11.5 | +118% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.79 | $15 | +121% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.03 | $4.97 | +145% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.72 | $1.74 | +142% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.83 | $3.99 | +118% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.02 | $5.29 | +162% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.14 | $2.49 | +118% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.09 | $2.2 | +102% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.95 | $2.49 | +162% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.93 | $2.3 | +147% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.51 | $13.7 | +149% |
| Transport | +191% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.86 | $2.38 | +177% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $31.5 | $104 | +230% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.03 | $2.97 | +188% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.52 | $1.71 | +229% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.26 | $0.76 | +192% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,848 | $21,733 | +146% |
| Dining out | +186% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.96 | $20.9 | +200% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.4 | $99.9 | +208% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.63 | $10.2 | +181% |
| Cappuccino | $1.61 | $4.36 | +171% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.75 | $2.41 | +221% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.26 | $5.48 | +142% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.57 | $7.05 | +174% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | $1.74 | +200% |
| Telecom | +84% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $28.7 | $48.9 | +70% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.2 | $59.2 | +78% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.3 | +114% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.3 | $13 | +78% |
| Utilities & household | +141% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $57.3 | $136 | +137% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.18 | +125% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.64 | $4.39 | +168% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.55 | $1.39 | +153% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.35 | $21.8 | +133% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.2 | $78.7 | +152% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.87 | $13.3 | +127% |
| Men's haircut | $12.9 | $30.2 | +134% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.47 | $24.4 | +158% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $747 | $1,684 | +125% |
3,352 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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