Is Nis more expensive than Phnom Penh?

Nis is 0.5% cheaper than Phnom Penh overall. Rent is 41.7% lower, groceries 20.8% cheaper, and restaurants 11.1% more expensive.

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

Phnom Penh has a purchasing power index of 26.2 while Nis has 72.5 (NYC = 100). Nis offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇰🇭 Phnom Penh vs 🇷🇸 Nis

2026

Nis is 0.5% cheaper

Category	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	🇷🇸 Nis	Difference
Cost of Living	37.3	37.1	-0.5%
Rent	13.2	7.7	-41.7%
Groceries	43.8	34.7	-20.8%
Restaurants	31.4	34.9	+11.1%
Purchasing Power	26.2	72.5	+176.7%

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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