Should I move to Phnom Penh?

Phnom Penh, Cambodia has a cost of living 78.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.4). It is ranked #477 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 23.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Phnom Penh?

The cost of living in Phnom Penh is 78.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.4). Groceries are 55.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 68.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately KHR 2,621,364 per month. Local purchasing power index is 23.6 (NYC = 100).

🇰🇭 Cambodia · #477 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Phnom Penh?

78.6% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-78.6%

vs NYC

KHR 2,621,364

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

23.6

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Phnom Penh?

Kostenverdeling: Phnom Penh

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

21.4 Affordable

Huur

13.6 Very affordable

Boodschappen

44.3 Affordable

Restaurants

31.8 Very affordable

Koopkracht

23.6 Very weak

Huur in Phnom Penh

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum KHR 2,621,364/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum KHR 1,501,903/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum KHR 4,641,529/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum KHR 3,271,149/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 43% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Alternatieven overwegen?

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🇰🇭 Siem Reap

Cambodia

CoL index 21.0

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🇹🇭 Hua Hin

Thailand

CoL index 21.5

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🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

CoL index 21.6

Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh vergelijken →

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