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Phnom Penh travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Phnom Penh

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Phnom Penh for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Phnom Penh compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Phnom Penh in 2024 is 52% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Phnom Penh in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Phnom Penh by expense type

Restaurant budget in Phnom Penh

Lunch

$ 5/person
($ 2.4 to $ 7.9)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 44)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 6.7/person
($ 5.4 to $ 7.4)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3/cup
($ 1 to $ 5)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Phnom Penh

1-star hotel

$ 37/night
($ 15 to $ 121)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 16 to $ 96)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 16 to $ 207)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 30 to $ 264)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 56 to $ 451)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 47/month
($ 22 to $ 124)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 86/month
($ 23 to $ 601)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 81/month
($ 22 to $ 451)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 36/month
($ 21 to $ 99)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 141/month
($ 24 to $ 839)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Phnom Penh

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 1 to $ 3)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 6.9)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 5)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.4)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Phnom Penh

Bus ticket

$ 1.5/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 3.9)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 18/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 25)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Phnom Penh

Cinema

$ 4.3/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 10)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 14/hr
($ 11 to $ 15)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Phnom Penh

Cigarettes

$ 1.7/pack
($ 1 to $ 2)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 25
($ 13 to $ 30)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 12 to $ 36)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Phnom Penh

$ 664
(fair price: $ 548)

London → Phnom Penh

$ 947
(fair price: $ 836)

Sydney → Phnom Penh

$ 675
(fair price: $ 550)

Manchester → Phnom Penh

$ 1001
(fair price: $ 836)

Los Angeles → Phnom Penh

$ 1110
(fair price: $ 880)

New York City → Phnom Penh

$ 1146
(fair price: $ 881)

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