Phnom Penh vs Singapore Cost of Living
Phnom Penh (Cambodia) · Overall index 26.7 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 193% more expensive than Phnom Penh.
- Rent in Singapore is 441% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
- Transport in Singapore is 199% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
| Item | Phnom Penh | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +441% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $502 | $2,802 | +458% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $348 | $1,887 | +442% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,130 | $6,049 | +435% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $661 | $3,490 | +428% |
| Groceries | +150% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.47 | $1.1 | +134% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.46 | $3.89 | +166% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.67 | $4.33 | +159% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.81 | $3.94 | +118% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.66 | $12.9 | +177% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.28 | $12.2 | +131% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.79 | $19.3 | +184% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.03 | $4.93 | +143% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.72 | $1.96 | +172% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.83 | $4.02 | +120% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.02 | $5.53 | +174% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.14 | $2.84 | +149% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.09 | $2.66 | +144% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.95 | $2.3 | +142% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.93 | $2.14 | +130% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.51 | $14.8 | +169% |
| Transport | +199% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.86 | $2.23 | +159% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $31.5 | $99.1 | +215% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.03 | $3.23 | +214% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.52 | $1.75 | +237% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.26 | $0.78 | +200% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,848 | $24,838 | +181% |
| Dining out | +197% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.96 | $21.6 | +210% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.4 | $105 | +224% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.63 | $9.73 | +168% |
| Cappuccino | $1.61 | $4.28 | +166% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.75 | $2.2 | +193% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.26 | $6.69 | +196% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.57 | $7.94 | +209% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | $1.82 | +214% |
| Telecom | +87% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $28.7 | $53.2 | +85% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.2 | $55.4 | +67% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.32 | +129% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.3 | $12.9 | +77% |
| Utilities & household | +145% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $57.3 | $158 | +176% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.22 | +175% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.64 | $4.04 | +146% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.55 | $1.24 | +125% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.35 | $19.2 | +105% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.2 | $80.6 | +158% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.87 | $14.4 | +145% |
| Men's haircut | $12.9 | $28.1 | +118% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.47 | $24.6 | +160% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $747 | $1,858 | +149% |
3,072 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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