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Cambodia Cost of Living 2026
๐ฐ๐ญ 4 cities in Cambodia, sorted by daily travel budget. Not the exchange rate โ how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price becomes a rip-off. Updated October 2026
Cities in Cambodia compared
| City | Per day | Per month | Local meal | Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฐ๐ญ Siem ReapTourist town | $67.6 | $1,451 | $3.5 | $2.5 |
| ๐ฐ๐ญ KampotTourist ยท small town | $69.5 | $1,051 | $3.5 | $2 |
| ๐ฐ๐ญ SihanoukvilleResort ยท mid-size | $75.1 | $1,333 | $3.5 | $2.5 |
| ๐ฐ๐ญ Phnom PenhBig city | $80.9 | $1,689 | $3.5 | $2.8 |
Per day = one mid-range night + three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides. Open a city for item-by-item prices, rip-off thresholds and live traveler reports.
Everyday prices in Cambodia
| City | Beer | 5 km taxi | Hotel night | Massage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฐ๐ญ Siem Reap | $1.25 | $2.5 | $35 | $8 |
| ๐ฐ๐ญ Kampot | $1.25 | $3.5 | $35 | $8 |
| ๐ฐ๐ญ Sihanoukville | $1.5 | $3 | $41 | $8 |
| ๐ฐ๐ญ Phnom Penh | $2 | $2.5 | $45 | $10 |
Cambodia vs nearby countries
| Country | Per day | Per month | vs Cambodia |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan | $65.1 | $727 | -11% |
| ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia | $65.4 | $1,097 | -11% |
| ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh | $66.7 | $795 | -9% |
| ๐ฐ๐ญ Cambodia | $73.3 | $1,381 | this country |
| ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia | $74.2 | $1,266 | +1% |
| ๐น๐ญ Thailand | $82 | $1,546 | +12% |
| ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka | $82.7 | $1,038 | +13% |
| ๐จ๐ณ China | $82.8 | $1,498 | +13% |
Countries in the same region with a similar daily travel budget. Tap a country for its city-by-city prices.
Phnom Penh vs New York: item by item
| Item | Phnom Penh | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local meal | $3.5 | $20 | -82% |
| Coffee | $2.8 | $6 | -53% |
| Beer | $2 | $9 | -78% |
| 5 km taxi | $2.5 | $23 | -89% |
| Hotel night | $45 | $270 | -83% |
| 1-bed rent | $500 | $3,300 | -85% |
Same purchase in both cities, converted to US dollars. Daily travel budget: Phnom Penh $80.9 vs New York $467 โ about 83% cheaper.
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Money tips for Cambodia
Paying
US dollars are used everywhere; change under $1 comes back in riel.
Tipping
Not required. $1โ2 for tuk-tuk drivers, guides and massages is common.
Menu prices
Local places charge the menu price; hotels and upscale restaurants may add tax and service.
Getting around
PassApp and Grab fix tuk-tuk fares upfront. On the street, agree the price before you get in.
Haggling
Haggling is normal at markets (Russian Market, Old Market) and with tuk-tuks.
Water
Don't drink tap water.
Common rip-offs
Drivers raising the fare on arrival; for Angkor day tours, lock in route and price before setting off.
Cambodia travel difficulty
| City | Overall | Rip-offs | Language | Transport | Payments | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampot | Hard 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Phnom Penh | Hard 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Siem Reap | Hard 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sihanoukville | Hard 3.2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Rip-offs, language, getting around, payments and safety, 1โ5 (closer to 1 is easier). Tap a city for reasons and tips. Full difficulty ranking โบ
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FAQ
How much is a daily travel budget in Cambodia?
With a mid-range room, between $67.6 and $80.9 a day depending on the city โ about $73.3 on average. Hostels and local eateries cut that by 30% or more.
How much does a month in Cambodia cost?
Short-term rental plus living costs runs $1,451โ$1,689 by city, about $1,381 on average.
Which city in Cambodia is cheapest?
By daily budget, Siem Reap ($67.6/day) is the cheapest and Phnom Penh ($80.9/day) the most expensive.
Which nearby country is cheaper than Cambodia?
Among countries in the same region with similar budgets, Pakistan runs about $65.1 a day โ 11% less than Cambodia (about $73.3).
Is Cambodia cheaper than New York?
In Phnom Penh, a traveler's day runs about $80.9 versus $467 in New York โ roughly 83% cheaper. The gap differs by item, so meals, coffee, taxis and hotels are listed separately above.