Phnom Penh is the most expensive of Cambodia's 2 priced cities — $742 a month in essentials, 41% above Siem Reap at $525. The average net salary of $324 covers that 0.4×. 93.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 16.1 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Dec averages 27°C, Apr 31°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $370 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $644 |
| Groceries | $113 |
| Dining out | $105 |
| Utilities | $136 |
| Local transport | $18 |
| Essentials / mo | $742 |
| Avg net salary | $324 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $796 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,144 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Phnom Penh, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $35.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.88 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.50 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.82 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.65 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.11 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.62 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.72 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.92 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.17 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.94 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.74 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.15 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.24 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.75 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.45 |
| Monthly transit pass | $9.60 |
| Taxi start | $1.11 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.00 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.31 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $110.59 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $25.38 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.59 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $40.62 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Phnom Penh has 93.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the lowest of the 6 Cambodia cities we track. Cambodia's national figure is 97.5, so Phnom Penh runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.4°C | 30.7°C | 68% | 60% | 20 mm |
| Feb | 28.3°C | 31.5°C | 64% | 46% | 12 mm |
| Mar | 29.9°C | 34.1°C | 65% | 51% | 23 mm |
| Apr | 30.8°C | 35.9°C | 68% | 60% | 59 mm |
| May | 30.3°C | 36.3°C | 75% | 81% | 145 mm |
| Jun | 29.4°C | 35.1°C | 78% | 87% | 151 mm |
| Jul | 28.8°C | 34.1°C | 79% | 89% | 178 mm |
| Aug | 28.9°C | 34.3°C | 79% | 88% | 181 mm |
| Sep | 28.3°C | 34°C | 83% | 90% | 252 mm |
| Oct | 28°C | 33.9°C | 83% | 85% | 252 mm |
| Nov | 28°C | 33°C | 79% | 72% | 119 mm |
| Dec | 27.3°C | 30.7°C | 72% | 67% | 38 mm |
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