Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Phnom Penh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Phnom Penh is 4.6% lower than in Bangkok (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Phnom Penh is 13.0% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Phnom Penh are 35.5% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Phnom Penh are 9.4% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Phnom Penh are 1.3% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Phnom Penh is 45.1% lower than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
100.00 ฿ (3.09 $) |
161.76 ฿ (5.00 $) |
+61.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,000.00 ฿ (30.91 $) |
1,132.32 ฿ (35.00 $) |
+13.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
200.00 ฿ (6.18 $) |
210.29 ฿ (6.50 $) |
+5.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
90.00 ฿ (2.78 $) |
48.53 ฿ (1.50 $) |
-46.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
150.00 ฿ (4.64 $) |
80.88 ฿ (2.50 $) |
-46.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
83.89 ฿ (2.59 $) |
81.78 ฿ (2.53 $) |
-2.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
25.76 ฿ (0.80 $) |
32.96 ฿ (1.02 $) |
+27.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
11.48 ฿ (0.35 $) |
28.33 ฿ (0.88 $) |
+146.8 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
61.59 ฿ (1.90 $) |
70.23 ฿ (2.17 $) |
+14.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
43.98 ฿ (1.36 $) |
52.29 ฿ (1.62 $) |
+18.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
21.43 ฿ (0.66 $) |
16.14 ฿ (0.50 $) |
-24.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
75.62 ฿ (2.34 $) |
57.94 ฿ (1.79 $) |
-23.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
241.15 ฿ (7.45 $) |
196.64 ฿ (6.08 $) |
-18.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
46.95 ฿ (1.45 $) |
63.67 ฿ (1.97 $) |
+35.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
149.33 ฿ (4.62 $) |
138.59 ฿ (4.28 $) |
-7.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
49.84 ฿ (1.54 $) |
60.90 ฿ (1.88 $) |
+22.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
26.17 ฿ (0.81 $) |
27.64 ฿ (0.85 $) |
+5.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
33.15 ฿ (1.02 $) |
66.28 ฿ (2.05 $) |
+99.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
28.24 ฿ (0.87 $) |
27.15 ฿ (0.84 $) |
-3.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
23.24 ฿ (0.72 $) |
32.70 ฿ (1.01 $) |
+40.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
21.36 ฿ (0.66 $) |
20.54 ฿ (0.64 $) |
-3.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
42.18 ฿ (1.30 $) |
40.44 ฿ (1.25 $) |
-4.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
17.19 ฿ (0.53 $) |
23.17 ฿ (0.72 $) |
+34.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
550.00 ฿ (17.00 $) |
388.22 ฿ (12.00 $) |
-29.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
58.71 ฿ (1.81 $) |
35.08 ฿ (1.08 $) |
-40.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
100.19 ฿ (3.10 $) |
62.19 ฿ (1.92 $) |
-37.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
141.75 ฿ (4.38 $) |
64.70 ฿ (2.00 $) |
-54.4 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
40.00 ฿ (1.24 $) |
14.56 ฿ (0.45 $) |
-63.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 ฿ (37.09 $) |
310.58 ฿ (9.60 $) |
-74.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
35.00 ฿ (1.08 $) |
38.10 ฿ (1.18 $) |
+8.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
64.37 ฿ (1.99 $) |
52.07 ฿ (1.61 $) |
-19.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
210.00 ฿ (6.49 $) |
163.36 ฿ (5.05 $) |
-22.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
40.11 ฿ (1.24 $) |
36.91 ฿ (1.14 $) |
-8.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,200,000.00 ฿ (37,091.99 $) |
1,585,248.00 ฿ (49,000.00 $) |
+32.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
924,526.32 ฿ (28,577.10 $) |
1,196,215.20 ฿ (36,975.00 $) |
+29.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
3,080.89 ฿ (95.23 $) |
3,648.69 ฿ (112.78 $) |
+18.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
401.24 ฿ (12.40 $) |
247.05 ฿ (7.64 $) |
-38.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
550.10 ฿ (17.00 $) |
765.48 ฿ (23.66 $) |
+39.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,831.70 ฿ (56.62 $) |
1,489.54 ฿ (46.04 $) |
-18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
312.50 ฿ (9.66 $) |
404.40 ฿ (12.50 $) |
+29.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
260.00 ฿ (8.04 $) |
129.41 ฿ (4.00 $) |
-50.2 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
17,653.85 ฿ (545.68 $) |
9,489.92 ฿ (293.33 $) |
-46.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
442,173.91 ฿ (13,667.59 $) |
231,047.20 ฿ (7,141.67 $) |
-47.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,860.09 ฿ (57.50 $) |
1,213.20 ฿ (37.50 $) |
-34.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,222.59 ฿ (37.79 $) |
754.88 ฿ (23.33 $) |
-38.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,361.90 ฿ (103.92 $) |
2,846.98 ฿ (88.00 $) |
-15.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
2,995.45 ฿ (92.59 $) |
1,844.06 ฿ (57.00 $) |
-38.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
21,894.43 ฿ (676.76 $) |
16,817.46 ฿ (519.83 $) |
-23.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,516.81 ฿ (325.07 $) |
9,129.07 ฿ (282.18 $) |
-13.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
64,206.90 ฿ (1,984.63 $) |
32,271.96 ฿ (997.53 $) |
-49.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
25,200.00 ฿ (778.93 $) |
20,350.05 ฿ (629.02 $) |
-19.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
17,919.21 ฿ (553.88 $) |
6,812.63 ฿ (210.58 $) |
-62.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
8,361.20 ฿ (258.44 $) |
4,057.53 ฿ (125.42 $) |
-51.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Phnom Penh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
26,893.78 ฿ (831.29 $) |
12,840.71 ฿ (396.91 $) |
-52.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.81 | 10.10 | +73.9 % |
| Last update: | 6 November 2025 | 27 October 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 288 | 55 |
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