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

Should I Move to Phnom Penh?

Q: 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.

78.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-78.6%

vs NYC

KHR 2,621,364

1-BR, city centre

23.6

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Phnom Penh

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

21.4 Affordable

Rent

13.6 Very affordable

Groceries

44.3 Affordable

Restaurants

31.8 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

23.6 Very weak

Rent in Phnom Penh

1-BR, city centre KHR 2,621,364/mo

1-BR, outside centre KHR 1,501,903/mo

3-BR, city centre KHR 4,641,529/mo

3-BR, outside centre KHR 3,271,149/mo

Save by going outside centre 43% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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