Is Sao Jose dos Campos more expensive than Phnom Penh?

Sao Jose dos Campos is 0.3% cheaper than Phnom Penh overall. Rent is 16.4% lower, groceries 11.5% cheaper, and restaurants 19.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Phnom Penh or Sao Jose dos Campos?

Phnom Penh has a purchasing power index of 22.4 while Sao Jose dos Campos has 57.1 (NYC = 100). Sao Jose dos Campos offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇰🇭 Phnom Penh vs 🇧🇷 Sao Jose dos Campos

2026

Sao Jose dos Campos is 0.3% cheaper

Category	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	🇧🇷 Sao Jose dos Campos	Difference
Cost of Living	37.6	37.5	-0.3%
Rent	14.0	11.7	-16.4%
Groceries	46.2	40.9	-11.5%
Restaurants	28.5	34.0	+19.3%
Purchasing Power	22.4	57.1	+154.9%

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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