Is Phnom Penh more expensive than Dushanbe?

Phnom Penh is 0.4% cheaper than Dushanbe overall. Rent is 22.5% higher, groceries 16.6% more expensive, and restaurants 43.2% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Dushanbe or Phnom Penh?

Dushanbe has a purchasing power index of 39.9 while Phnom Penh has 23.6 (NYC = 100). Dushanbe offers better purchasing power.

Dushanbe vs Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh is 0.4% cheaper, rent 23% higher (2026)

Category	🇹🇯 Dushanbe	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	Difference
Cost of Living	22.3	22.2	-0.4%
Rent	11.1	13.6	+22.5%
Groceries	38.0	44.3	+16.6%
Restaurants	22.2	31.8	+43.2%
Purchasing Power	39.9	23.6	-40.9%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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