Is Santos more expensive than Phnom Penh?

Santos is 0.8% more expensive than Phnom Penh overall. Rent is 15.0% lower, groceries 17.3% cheaper, and restaurants 10.5% more expensive.

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

Phnom Penh has a purchasing power index of 22.4 while Santos has 40.2 (NYC = 100). Santos offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇰🇭 Phnom Penh vs 🇧🇷 Santos

2026

Santos is 0.8% more expensive

Category	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	🇧🇷 Santos	Difference
Cost of Living	37.6	37.9	+0.8%
Rent	14.0	11.9	-15.0%
Groceries	46.2	38.2	-17.3%
Restaurants	28.5	31.5	+10.5%
Purchasing Power	22.4	40.2	+79.5%

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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