Phnom Penh vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Phnom Penh (Cambodia) · Overall index 26.7 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 101% more expensive than Phnom Penh.
- Rent in Tokyo is 140% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 121% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
| Item | Phnom Penh | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +140% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $502 | $1,307 | +160% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $348 | $782 | +125% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,130 | $2,737 | +142% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $661 | $1,558 | +136% |
| Groceries | +93% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.47 | $0.87 | +85% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.46 | $2.62 | +79% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.67 | $3.43 | +105% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.81 | $3.26 | +80% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.66 | $9.15 | +96% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.28 | $9.77 | +85% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.79 | $14.2 | +109% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.03 | $3.74 | +84% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.72 | $1.62 | +125% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.83 | $3 | +64% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.02 | $4.44 | +120% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.14 | $2.3 | +102% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.09 | $2.06 | +89% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.95 | $1.69 | +78% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.93 | $1.8 | +94% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.51 | $11.4 | +107% |
| Transport | +119% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.86 | $1.65 | +92% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $31.5 | $75.4 | +139% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.03 | $2.32 | +125% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.52 | $1.23 | +137% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.26 | $0.58 | +123% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,848 | $18,186 | +106% |
| Dining out | +121% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.96 | $13.8 | +98% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.4 | $70.3 | +117% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.63 | $7.88 | +117% |
| Cappuccino | $1.61 | $3.87 | +140% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.75 | $1.65 | +120% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.26 | $4.95 | +119% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.57 | $5.82 | +126% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | $1.35 | +133% |
| Telecom | +64% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $28.7 | $41.5 | +45% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.2 | $52.1 | +57% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.26 | +86% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.3 | $12.7 | +74% |
| Utilities & household | +89% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $57.3 | $126 | +120% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.15 | +87% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.64 | $3.07 | +87% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.55 | $1.05 | +91% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.35 | $16.3 | +74% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.2 | $62.2 | +99% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.87 | $9.79 | +67% |
| Men's haircut | $12.9 | $23.3 | +81% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.47 | $18.8 | +99% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $747 | $1,434 | +92% |
3,111 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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