Travel budget and cost of living in Poipet (Cambodia) how much does a trip cost?

Poipet travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Poipet

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

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

Cost of living in Poipet compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Poipet in 2024 is 49% 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 Poipet in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Poipet by expense type

Restaurant budget in Poipet

Lunch

$ 2.5/person
($ 2 to $ 4.1)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 21)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 6/person
($ 6 to $ 8)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

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

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 4.1)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Poipet

1-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 17 to $ 518)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 50/night
($ 12 to $ 159)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 97/night
($ 20 to $ 283)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 122/night
($ 35 to $ 602)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 310/night
($ 58 to $ 1168)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 67/month
($ 18 to $ 468)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

Room with kitchen

$ 244/month
($ 33 to $ 1056)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 153/month
($ 26 to $ 960)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 188

Cottage or guest house

$ 59/month
($ 59 to $ 969)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 177/month
($ 24 to $ 970)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Poipet

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.8)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.1)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Poipet

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 1)

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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
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Poipet

Cinema

$ 8/ticket
($ 8 to $ 8)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Poipet

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 19
($ 11 to $ 26)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 16
($ 11 to $ 21)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Phnom Penh

$ 668
(fair price: $ 551)

London → Phnom Penh

$ 952
(fair price: $ 841)

Sydney → Phnom Penh

$ 678
(fair price: $ 553)

Manchester → Phnom Penh

$ 1007
(fair price: $ 841)

Los Angeles → Phnom Penh

$ 1116
(fair price: $ 885)

New York City → Phnom Penh

$ 1152
(fair price: $ 886)