Is Phnom Penh more expensive than Siem Reap?

Phnom Penh is 16.4% more expensive than Siem Reap overall. Rent is 75.6% higher, groceries 8.1% more expensive, and restaurants 38.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Siem Reap or Phnom Penh?

Siem Reap has a purchasing power index of 21.7 while Phnom Penh has 23.4 (NYC = 100). Phnom Penh offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇰🇭 Siem Reap vs 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh

2026

Phnom Penh is 16.4% more expensive

Category	🇰🇭 Siem Reap	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	Difference
Cost of Living	32.4	37.7	+16.4%
Rent	7.8	13.7	+75.6%
Groceries	43.1	46.6	+8.1%
Restaurants	21.1	29.3	+38.9%
Purchasing Power	21.7	23.4	+7.8%

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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