Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Cambodia Reverse

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Cost of Living in Cambodia is 49.3% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Cambodia is 57.4% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Cambodia are 74.8% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Cambodia are 64.7% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Cambodia are 43.7% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Cambodia is 85.1% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 3.50 $      -82.5 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 $ 30.00 $      -60.0 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $ 7.00 $      -41.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $ 1.00 $      -83.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $ 2.50 $      -66.7 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.34 $ 2.43 $      -54.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.63 $ 1.06 $      -59.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.12 $ 0.70 $      -67.0 %
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $ 2.14 $      +101.2 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $ 1.65 $      -50.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.09 $ 0.43 $      -79.3 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 $ 1.83 $      -58.4 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.90 $ 6.47 $      +9.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $ 1.91 $      -65.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.55 $ 4.27 $      -43.5 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.37 $ 1.51 $      -36.3 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.63 $      -17.7 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.01 $ 1.69 $      -16.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $ 0.66 $      -70.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $ 0.76 $      -41.9 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $ 0.50 $      -64.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $ 1.55 $      -30.2 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.26 $ 0.75 $      -66.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 10.00 $      -33.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.04 $ 1.00 $      -50.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.63 $ 1.79 $      -50.6 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.40 $ 2.00 $      -80.8 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Cambodia Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $ 1.25 $      -50.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $ 9.60 $      -85.2 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $ 1.05 $      -69.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $ 1.61 $      -42.9 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $ 5.00 $      -83.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $ 1.12 $      +26.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,699.74 $ 35,000.00 $      -2.0 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,879.65 $ 37,580.00 $      +45.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 211.37 $ 95.11 $      -55.0 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 61.05 $ 6.75 $      -88.9 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.68 $ 25.59 $      -64.8 %
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.50 $ 40.20 $      -11.7 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 23.11 $ 9.31 $      -59.7 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $ 5.00 $      -66.7 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Cambodia Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,467.33 $ 530.05 $      -63.9 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 25,420.02 $ 6,606.00 $      -74.0 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Cambodia Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.54 $ 26.50 $      -49.6 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.90 $ 22.22 $      -48.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 91.11 $ 72.50 $      -20.4 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 114.36 $ 47.64 $      -58.3 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Cambodia Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,709.37 $ 415.98 $      -75.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,390.00 $ 275.33 $      -80.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,775.36 $ 823.91 $      -70.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,288.78 $ 544.63 $      -76.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Cambodia Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 308.89 $ 252.49 $      -18.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 246.09 $ 119.99 $      -51.2 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Cambodia Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,254.24 $ 270.17 $      -93.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.34 8.41      +32.7 %
Last update: 13 January 202613 January 2026
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