Cost of Living

Cambodia

Live cost-of-living data across 2 cities in Cambodia — average cost index 18/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 16 to 20. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

18/100
Avg cost index
Siem Reap
Cheapest
2
Cities tracked
Nomad visa

Cost of living by city in Cambodia

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Siem Reap16Phnom Penh20

Frequently asked questions

Is Cambodia cheap to live in?

Across 2 cities in Cambodia, the average cost-of-living index is 18 (New York = 100) — from 16 in Siem Reap to 20 in Phnom Penh. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Cambodia?

Siem Reap is the most affordable city we track in Cambodia, with a cost-of-living index of 16 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $330/month.

How much does it cost to live in Cambodia per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Cambodia for roughly $320–$448/month. Costs scale up toward Phnom Penh. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

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