Cost of living · Cambodia
Cost of living in Phnom Penh (2026)
For one person renting a one-bed, Phnom Penh runs about $815/month on a budget and around $1290/month living comfortably — rent included, with the rent line taken from real current listings. Here's where the money goes.
Monthly budget breakdown
Baseline: one person, one-bed apartment, getting around by scooter, eating out. Adjust it in the calculator →
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed) · from 9 current listings | $450 | $450 |
| Food & eating out | $200 | $400 |
| Transport | $30 | $70 |
| Utilities & internet | $50 | $110 |
| Phone / SIM | $5 | $10 |
| Fun & misc | $80 | $250 |
| Total | $815 | $1290 |
Rent in Phnom Penh by home size
Live figures are the median of current listings; the rest are typical asking prices.
Studio
$350/mo
typical asking price
1-bed
$450/mo
median of 9 current listings
2-bed
$1200/mo
median of 12 current listings
3-bed+
$1800/mo
median of 7 current listings
Right now there are 29 current Phnom Penh rentals from $200/month. Browse them →
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Phnom Penh cost of living FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Phnom Penh per month?
A single person renting a one-bed typically spends about $815/month on a budget and around $1290/month living comfortably in Phnom Penh — including rent. Couples and families scale mainly on the food, transport and utilities lines.
How much is rent in Phnom Penh?
Typical monthly rents in Phnom Penh run roughly: Studio ~$350, 1-bed ~$450, 2-bed ~$1200, 3-bed+ ~$1800. Right now there are 29 current listings from $200/month.
Is Phnom Penh cheap compared to other Southeast Asian cities?
Phnom Penh ranks 7 of 8 (1 = cheapest) among the cities we track, by baseline monthly budget. Use the calculator to compare cities side by side with your own lifestyle.