Is Phnom Penh more expensive than Medellin?

Phnom Penh is 0.3% more expensive than Medellin overall. Rent is 12.0% lower, groceries 17.4% more expensive, and restaurants 5.7% cheaper.

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

Medellin has a purchasing power index of 38.6 while Phnom Penh has 26.2 (NYC = 100). Medellin offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇨🇴 Medellin vs 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh

2026

Phnom Penh is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇨🇴 Medellin	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	Difference
Cost of Living	37.2	37.3	+0.3%
Rent	15.0	13.2	-12.0%
Groceries	37.3	43.8	+17.4%
Restaurants	33.3	31.4	-5.7%
Purchasing Power	38.6	26.2	-32.1%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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