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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Cambodia
Spending runs from KHR 206,000 a month in the poorest fifth to KHR 1,230,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
KHR 480,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
KHR 206,000richest 20%
KHR 1,230,000
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How living costs in Cambodia compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Cambodia against other countries
Cheaper than 74% of countries
Where Cambodia sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs KHR 4,030,000 at world-middle prices costs KHR 3,180,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Cambodia
KHR 206,000/mo
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KHR 889,000
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KHR 683,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Cambodia?
A typical person in Cambodia spends about KHR 480,000 a month — around KHR 5,760,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Cambodia?
By spending, Cambodia ranks #147 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about KHR 480,000 a month, the poorest 20% about KHR 206,000 and the richest 20% about KHR 1,230,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Cambodia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Cambodia is about $119 a month, or roughly $1,428 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Cambodia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about KHR 206,000 a month per person, a typical one around KHR 480,000, and a comfortable life around KHR 677,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Cambodia enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about KHR 480,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Cambodia is about KHR 1,260,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Cambodia.
Is Cambodia an expensive country to live in?
No. Cambodia is more expensive than 21% of countries worldwide and ranks 22nd of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
What currency is used in Cambodia?
Cambodia uses the Cambodian Riel (KHR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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