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