How expensive is Phnom Penh compared to other cities?

Phnom Penh ranks #477 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 82.5% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 13.6 and local purchasing power is 23.6.

What is the average rent in Phnom Penh?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Phnom Penh city centre costs approximately KHR 2,621,364 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to KHR 1,501,903 (saving 43%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around KHR 4,641,529.

Is Phnom Penh affordable to live in?

Phnom Penh is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇰🇭 Cambodia · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Phnom Penh

Affordable: goedkoper dan 82.5% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #477 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 17.3% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Very weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Phnom Penh

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	KHR 2,621,364/mo ≈ $646	KHR 1,501,903/mo ≈ $370	43%
3-Kamer	KHR 4,641,529/mo ≈ $1,144	KHR 3,271,149/mo ≈ $807	30%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Phnom Penh has a cost of living index of 21.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

21.4

Index

Sources

3.3

Gap between sources