Is Phnom Penh more expensive than Sao Jose dos Campos?

Phnom Penh is 0.3% more expensive than Sao Jose dos Campos overall. Rent is 19.7% higher, groceries 13.0% more expensive, and restaurants 16.2% cheaper.

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

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇧🇷 Sao Jose dos Campos vs 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh

2026

Phnom Penh is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇧🇷 Sao Jose dos Campos	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	Difference
Cost of Living	37.5	37.6	+0.3%
Rent	11.7	14.0	+19.7%
Groceries	40.9	46.2	+13.0%
Restaurants	34.0	28.5	-16.2%
Purchasing Power	57.1	22.4	-60.8%

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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