How Cambodia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
36 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
83/100
Healthcare
52/100
Quality of Life
130/200
How far your money goes in Cambodia
Cost of Living
36
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
27
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
36
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
38
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Cambodia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
83/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
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Cambodia has 46 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $719 in Phumĭ Yoŭl Toŭng to $946 in Phnom Penh. Battambang leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Dangkao ranks highest for quality of life at 137/200.
Phumĭ Yoŭl Toŭng
$719/mo
Battambang
85/100
Dangkao
137/200
Phnom Penh
64/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Phnom Penh | $946 | 77/100 | 133/200 | 64/100 | 57 |
| Takeo | $826 | 81/100 | 134/200 | 57/100 | 51 |
| Siem Reap | $758 | 85/100 | 136/200 | 51/100 | 44 |
| Battambang | $752 | 85/100 | 136/200 | 51/100 | 44 |
| Paoy Paet | $745 | 85/100 | 136/200 | 50/100 | 43 |
| Dangkao | $734 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 49/100 | 42 |
| Kampong Chhnang | $734 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 49/100 | 42 |
| Sihanoukville | $733 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 49/100 | 42 |
| Preaek Prasab | $728 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 49/100 | 41 |
| Kampong Cham | $726 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 41 |
| Anlong Veaeng | $723 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 41 |
| Pursat | $720 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 41 |
| Ta Khmau | $720 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Phumĭ Yoŭl Toŭng | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Phumĭ Véal Srê | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Bavet | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Kep | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Kandoeng | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Kampong Speu | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Koh Kong | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Prey Veng | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Suong | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Smach Mean Chey | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Phumĭ Véal Tônsay | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Stung Treng | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Boeng Kak Pir | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Tbeng Meanchey | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Svay Rieng | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Sisophon | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Chrang Chamreh Muoy | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Dar | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Kampot | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Phumĭ Tnaôt | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Kratié | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Kampong Thom | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Lumphat | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Samraong | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Pailin | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Mémót | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
| Banlung | $719 | 85/100 | 137/200 | 48/100 | 40 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Cambodia
Pollution Index
48/100
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PM2.5
24.1ug/m3
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Common questions about living in Cambodia, answered with data
Cambodia has a cost of living index of 36 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $752 in Battambang and reach $946 in Phnom Penh.
Battambang is the most affordable city in Cambodia in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $752 for a single person including rent. Siem Reap is the next most affordable at $758/mo.
Cambodia has a safety index of 83/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Battambang scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Battambang ranks highest for quality of life in Cambodia, scoring 136/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $752/mo for a single person.
Cambodia scores 52/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Cambodia's cost of living is roughly 64% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 73% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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