Cost of living
Phnom Penh compared to Siem Reap
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Overview comparison
Phnom PenhSiem Reap
Consumer prices in Phnom Penh are roughly 7% higher than in Siem Reap.
Cost of living
| Item | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap |
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| Total with rent one person | 729 | 674 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,530 | 1,831 |
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| Without rent one person | 366 | 386 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,140 | 1,303 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 382.1 | 386.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 513.36 | 591.06 |
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| Food person | 253 | 230 |
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| Food family | 755 | 741 |
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| Transport person | 27.11 | 33.8 |
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| Transport family | 67.49 | 65.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.43 years | 79.09 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.09 | 4.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.64 | 24.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.83 | 6.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.95 | 3.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.27 | 304.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 277.12 | 271.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 740.37 | 557.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 542.54 | 396.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.14 | 57.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.53 | 94.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.65 | 17.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.77 | 11.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,356 | 1,085 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 636 | 682 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.57% | 15.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.47 | 10.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.39 | 2.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.56 | 2.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.95 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.01 | 12.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 4.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.2 | 7.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 82.78 | 76.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.42 | 5.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.62 | 31.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.5 | 4.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.85 | 20.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.91 | 80.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 340.65 | 305.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,875 | 4,233 |
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