Cambodia · Asia
Phnom Penh
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,130Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $760/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Cambodia.
Healthcare
Public facilities are limited and below international standards; private/international clinics and hospitals in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap handle routine care, while serious cases are usually evacuated to Bangkok or Singapore.
Taxes
Tax residents are legally subject to Cambodian tax on worldwide income, including foreign-source salary, with a credit available for foreign tax paid (progressive rates 0–20%).
English
Low — English is common in tourism, hospitality and business in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap but limited elsewhere.
Getting in — Cambodia
Full Cambodia guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
E-Class (Ordinary) Visa
30 days, extendable up to 1 year
Tourist Visa (T Class)
30 days, extendable once by 30 days
Student Visa
Length of the course, extendable
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Phnom Penh at a glance
Phnom Penh, Cambodia costs about $1,130 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 40% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $450 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 80 Mbps and safety scores 6/10. Similar cities range from Almaty at $1,120 a month to Penang at $1,125.
Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Phnom Penh
How much does it cost to live in Phnom Penh?
A solo remote worker in Phnom Penh, Cambodia spends an estimated $1,130 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Phnom Penh?
Rent in Phnom Penh is an estimated $450 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Phnom Penh?
Internet in Phnom Penh averages 80 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Phnom Penh?
A coworking space in Phnom Penh costs an estimated $90 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Phnom Penh safe?
Phnom Penh has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Phnom Penh's nomad score?
Phnom Penh scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.