Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Summary of cost of living in Phnom Penh

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 10,175,126 Riels
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 5,000,125 Riels
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Phnom Penh
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 19,052 Riels
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 24,261 Riels
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 10,435 Riels
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 7,863 Riels
12 eggs, large 8,600 Riels
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5,496 Riels
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 33,002 Riels
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 13,997 Riels
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4,744 Riels
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3,517 Riels
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 47,962 Riels
2 liters of coca-cola 6,687 Riels
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 4,971 Riels
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 4,332,020 Riels
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,299,090 Riels
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 477,916 Riels
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,221,070 Riels
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,442,170 Riels
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 204,584 Riels
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 59,753 Riels
40” flat screen tv 1,313,440 Riels
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 477,376 Riels
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 22,284 Riels
Hourly rate for cleaning help 14,496 Riels
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 176,691 Riels
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 131,341 Riels
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 179,850 Riels
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 230,561 Riels
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 136,408,000 Riels
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 4,150 Riels
Monthly ticket public transport 58,412 Riels
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 27,940 Riels
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 9,516 Riels
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 23,570 Riels
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 115,949 Riels
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 14,238 Riels
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 17,727 Riels
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 15,714 Riels
4 rolls of toilet paper 6,852 Riels
Tube of toothpaste 8,913 Riels
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 19,318 Riels
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 62,166 Riels
2 tickets to the movies 41,372 Riels
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 102,866 Riels
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 260,696 Riels
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 19,462 Riels
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 9,741 Riels
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 6,040 Riels
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,347,210 Riels
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 287 Riels
1 month of gym membership in business district 273,333 Riels
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 7,080 Riels
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 54 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: June 04, 2023

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