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CambodiaReference prices & assumptions — Phnom Penh
Numbeo crowdsourced averages, not supplier quotes. Phnom Penh USD conversions are the source’s snapshot, not a live exchange rate. Your edited amounts may differ from the reference. Zero in an unfilled field does not mean the service is free.
Source updated: 20 October 2026. Checked: 2026-10-21. 588 entries in the past 12 months by 39 different contributors
How these reference values work
- Rent: one-bedroom outside the centre, $379 / month.
- Utilities: reported 85 m² apartment reference, $120 / month; your apartment size and air conditioning use matter.
- Phone + home broadband: $32 / month. Missing components still require quotes.
- Food model: 90 inexpensive restaurant meals per month × $5. This is a derived spending scenario, not a surveyed grocery budget. Change it for your diet, groceries and eating habits.
Still needs your quotes: Transport; Insurance / personal healthcare; School / childcare if applicable; Leisure and incidentals; Setup, document fees and deposit terms. Totals are partial until completed. The two-month emergency reserve is a planning choice, not a market price.
Other costs cover utilities, connectivity, transport, insurance, schooling and leisure. Add everything your household needs.
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