🇰🇭 Cambodia Guide
Cost of Living in Phnom Penh
Cambodia is one of the most affordable countries in Southeast Asia. You can survive on $200/month and live comfortably on $600. Here is the real breakdown.
Survival Budget
$200–350/month| Room (shared or basic single) | $80–150 |
| Food (local markets & street stalls) | $50–80 |
| Transport (walking, tuk-tuk, moto) | $20–40 |
| Phone data (Smart/Metfone prepaid) | $5–10 |
| Misc (hygiene, incidentals) | $20–30 |
Stable Budget
$350–600/month| Room (private, AC, private bath) | $150–250 |
| Food (mix of local and occasional restaurant) | $80–120 |
| Transport (regular tuk-tuk/Grab) | $40–70 |
| Phone data plan | $10–15 |
| Misc (clothing, personal, extras) | $50–80 |
Comfortable Budget
$600–1,000/month| Apartment (1BR with kitchen) | $300–500 |
| Food (restaurants, cooking, delivery) | $120–200 |
| Transport (motorbike rental or Grab) | $60–100 |
| Phone + internet | $20–30 |
| Health insurance (basic) | $30–60 |
| Misc | $80–120 |
Real Prices in Phnom Penh
| Street noodle soup (bai sach chrouk) | $1–2 |
| Rice + pork + vegetables (local restaurant) | $2–4 |
| Beer (33 Export or Angkor draft) | $0.50–1 |
| Baguette sandwich (Khmer bánh mì) | $0.50–1 |
| Fresh coconut | $0.50–1 |
| Tuk-tuk ride (city center) | $2–4 |
| Grab Tuk-Tuk (app) | $1.50–3 |
| SIM top-up (1GB data) | $1–2 |
Key Fact
Cambodia operates primarily in USD. ATMs dispense USD. Most rents are quoted in USD. No currency conversion anxiety — what you have is what you spend.
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