Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Monsoon flooding can disrupt roads and airport journeys.
Last updated September 4, 2026
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Picture your life here
Consider Phnom Penh for an urban base around Toul Kork. Smart publishes local mobile packages, and the city has hospital and coworking operators to investigate. Techo (KTI) is the airport identified in the airline relocation notices.
Reviewed studio ads include USD 250–350 asking rents, but they have different bill inclusions and do not establish a guaranteed booking. Confirm your lease, communication needs and travel route. Monsoon flooding can disrupt roads, including airport access.
Your everyday life
What would a month here look like?
Choose your lifestyle and how you’ll get around. Then explore the numbers behind it.
Your budget updates with your choice. Personal edits stay.
What’s included · rental sources & riding details
Small automatic scooter: 400 km/month, 40 km/litre, plus $10 parking, $15 upkeep and $20 occasional-taxi allowances. These quantities and allowances are editable planning choices. Insurance and upfront costs are additional.
Cambodia Motorbike Rental · Honda Click 125i ↗ · USD 100/month advertised reference. Operator ad lists Honda Click 125i at USD 100/month. Cash-deposit alternative is advertised at 30%, subject to conditions. Confirm cover and servicing. Do not leave a passport as security. Another provider reference ↗
Licence, insurance & riding suitability
Check permission for the exact vehicle class, your licence’s country of issue and your length of residence. A shop agreeing to rent does not establish legal eligibility. Confirm rider medical cover, third-party liability, theft/damage cover and exclusions; these allowances do not buy insurance. Consider traffic, rain and your riding experience.
Country road-travel guidance (UK nationals) ↗ · Other nationalities should check their own consulate and the local licensing authority.
Living well
Common monthly basket
~$1,766/ month
One adult · 30 days of spending · target lease: 12 months. Insurance, healthcare, unquoted home fees and arrival costs are additional.
One adult, a private one-bedroom in the city centre, 48 casual meals and 12 sit-down dinners, groceries for the remaining meals, 24 café coffees and a rented small automatic motorbike for 400 km per month per 30 days. Includes a gym membership and cinema visits.
1BR · centre
~$642
Food & cafés
~$561
Meals, itemized groceries, water & coffee
Mobile
~$8
Getting around
~$158
Rent a motorbike
Bills, extras & reserve
~$397
Itemized bills + $40 supplies + 10% reserve
How to read this estimate
What the rent means: a reported one-bedroom category, not the cheapest ad we could find. The source reports a USD 400.00 - 1,190.00 rent range. Confirm furniture, a private kitchen, the exact neighborhood and a 12-month quote. An annual lease is the planning target, not a term verified for every reported rent.
What can change your month: the reference uses your selected transport, home cooking and an 85 m² utility-bill proxy. Public transport, a smaller home, included bills, air-conditioning and your diet can change the result substantially. Edit those choices below.
Price evidence: This city had 539 entries in the past 12 months by 36 different contributors. Last update: 11 August 2026. Contributor counts cover the whole city table, not every item. These are crowdsourced reference prices, not independently inspected purchases or available rental offers.
Allowances: the same $40 for supplies and pantry extras, plus a 10% price reserve, in every city. Both are planning choices. Categories are rounded to whole dollars and added; this is not dollar-level accuracy.
Behind your living well budget
Every part of the month, explained.
Open a category to see quantities, unit prices and sources for this lifestyle. Reported prices are city-table references; allowances are our planning choices. Review date: 2026-09-04.
Your home~USD 641.82 / month
Private 1BR · city centre
1 month × USD 641.82 = USD 641.82
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ↗Meals & cafés~USD 490.8 / month
Casual restaurant meals
48 meals × USD 3.75 = USD 180
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ↗Sit-down dinners · one person
12 dinners × USD 20 = USD 240
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ↗Café coffees
24 cups × USD 2.95 = USD 70.8
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ↗Groceries & drinking water~USD 70.34 / month
An editable shopping list for home breakfasts and remaining meals; adapt it to your diet. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms. Water is approximately 59 litres per month; refill services may cost less.
A separate retail example: AEON Phnom Penh · Royal Mongkut white rice, 5 kg
USD 5.50 · reviewed September 4, 2026
The supermarket’s Foodpanda catalogue also lists chicken fillet 300g at USD 1.50, 30 Soma eggs at USD 3.90, and Cowhead milk 1 litre at USD 2.40 before its temporary discount. Listed weight-based estimates: potatoes USD 0.45/300g, tomatoes USD 1.10/500g, and bananas USD 1.40/kg. These are specific products at this Phnom Penh store; delivery fees are additional and final weighed quantities can differ. This example does not replace or validate the full reference basket.
View retailer’s price ↗Mobile~USD 7.59 / month
Mobile plan
1 month × USD 7.59 = USD 7.59
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ↗Getting around~USD 158.4 / month
Motorbike rental
1 month × USD 100 = USD 100
Operator ad lists Honda Click 125i at USD 100/month. Cash-deposit alternative is advertised at 30%, subject to conditions. Confirm cover and servicing. Do not leave a passport as security. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Cambodia Motorbike Rental · Honda Click 125i ↗Motorbike fuel
10 litres × USD 1.34 = USD 13.4
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Gasoline (1 Liter) ↗Motorbike parking allowance
1 month × USD 10 = USD 10
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Motorbike upkeep allowance
1 month × USD 15 = USD 15
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Occasional taxi allowance
1 month × USD 20 = USD 20
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Public transport boardings
0 boardings × USD 0.45 = not included
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ↗Home bills & internet~USD 135.97 / month
Electricity, water & refuse
1 month × USD 110.59 = USD 110.59
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ↗Home internet
1 month × USD 25.38 = USD 25.38
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ↗Gym & cinema~USD 60.62 / month
Gym membership
1 month × USD 40.62 = USD 40.62
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ↗Cinema visits
4 tickets × USD 5 = USD 20
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ↗Supplies & price reserve~USD 200.55 / month
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
1 month × USD 40 = USD 40
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Price variation reserve
1 month × USD 160.55 = USD 160.55
10% of the same priced basket in every city. A planning cushion, not an insurance policy, confidence interval or guarantee that all fees are covered.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Unit prices are shown in USD for comparison. Calculations retain full precision, so displayed decimals can round differently from the category totals. Change currency, quantities and quotes in your worksheet.
Published examples to check against your routine
These menus and provider offers give you concrete alternatives. They do not independently verify the whole budget. Compare the exact vehicle, route, meal and contract with your selected routine.
Beef fried rice · Simply Khmer TTP I
USD 4.3 per unit · meals
Toul Tom Poung delivery menu, not Toul Kork. Uses the regular USD 4.30 price, not the temporary USD 3.01 promotion; delivery fees excluded. Individual menu price; confirm current portions and extra charges. Quantities are your planning choices, not a complete diet or city average.
Beef fried rice · Simply Khmer TTP I ↗Mobile package
USD 6 per unit · packages
60GB over 30 days. SIM purchase, eligibility and registration are separate.
Smart · Laor Data 6 ↗A second ordering menu, Pipub Fried Rice Phnom Penh, lists duck-egg fried rice at USD 3 and beef fried rice at USD 5. Delivery and platform fees are separate; these two restaurants are examples, not a neighborhood average.
Pipub · Phnom Penh ordering menu ↗Check the City Bus Authority's routes against your address, and get current fares or a tuk-tuk quote. A bus route's existence does not establish a door-to-door monthly transport price.
Phnom Penh City Bus Authority ↗Still personal to you: insurance, healthcare, extra home fees, coworking and other needs require your own quotes. Deposits, advance rent, flights, visas and setup belong in arrival cash. Complete your worksheet ↓
Living well · housing reality check
Put a real home into this budget.
Monthly housing reference: ~$642. We prioritize separate-bedroom listings with published annual terms, then those closest in price. Compare the named area and home features with your needs; these are asking prices, not reservations.
Tonle Bassac
Tonle Bassac apartment · N2166168
USD 400/ month
$242 below the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$1,500/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished 45 m² one-bedroom with kitchen and refrigerator; shared washer and balcony.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance payment not stated.
- Bills
- Wi-Fi, cable TV, shared washer and motorbike parking included; electricity USD 0.225/kWh and water USD 5/month.
Undated listing with old image paths. The agent expressly does not guarantee immediate availability; obtain current written terms.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Daun Penh · near Central Market
Daun Penh renovated home · TH1154168
USD 400/ month
$242 below the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$1,500/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished one-bedroom home with living room, kitchen and washer; study upstairs.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Wi-Fi, cable TV and rubbish collection included; electricity and water at government rates, amounts not given.
Undated advertisement. The bedroom line repeats in the description; confirm the actual layout and availability.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
2 saved separate-bedroom asking prices are at or below this rent reference. This counts price only, not full housing matches or independent advertisers. Comfortable and Living well share a housing reference, so they can show the same homes.
Choose a home in your editable budget ↓More rentals & alternative home types (2)
Includes other price ranges, studios, larger homes and incomplete layouts. These are not interchangeable proof of the selected lifestyle.
Phsar Depo 3 · Toul Kork
Toul Kork studio apartment
USD 250–350/ month
Furnished 20m² studio with kitchen and fridge; no washing machine.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Rent varies by floor. Minimum term, deposit and advance payment not stated.
- Bills
- Wi-Fi, cable TV and motorbike parking included. Electricity $0.25/kWh; water $5/month.
Agency advertises this range within the $350 allowance. Publication date is not stated and the exact floor needs a quote.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Tuek Lak 1 · Toul Kork
Studio with a balcony and pool access
USD 350/ month
Furnished 40 m² studio, one bathroom and balcony; elevator, pool and gym.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Long-term rental; minimum term, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Pool and gym included; utilities, internet and cleaning charges unspecified.
Advertised as a studio despite the portal's one-bedroom field. Confirm cooking facilities and the current availability.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Trying the city for 1–3 months? Request a separate quote. An annual reference is not a short-stay price.
Your actual routine
Make this month yours.
This worksheet starts from the same Living well basket as the city comparison, converted approximately to USD, using rent a motorbike. Replace reported averages with your home quote and prices you would actually pay. Your entries stay when you switch lifestyles.
Priced portion of your month
3 items still need your quote. This is not an all-in total. Includes a recalculated 10% reserve on the core basket.
See and edit the itemized calculation
Ads include different home types and contract lengths. They do not automatically qualify for the one-bedroom annual-lease target. Selection keeps a reference; importing changes rent only.
Private 1BR · city centre
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
Reported reference · 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre Price source ↗
USD 641.82
Casual restaurant meals
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Reported reference · Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant Price source ↗
USD 180
Sit-down dinners · one person
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Reported reference · Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) Price source ↗
USD 240
Milk
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Price source ↗
USD 6.48
Bread
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) Price source ↗
USD 6.48
Rice
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · White Rice (1 lb) Price source ↗
USD 2.16
Eggs
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Eggs (12, Large Size) Price source ↗
USD 4.3
Chicken fillets
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Chicken Fillets (1 lb) Price source ↗
USD 8.34
Apples
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Apples (1 lb) Price source ↗
USD 3.95
Bananas
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Bananas (1 lb) Price source ↗
USD 3.48
Tomatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Tomatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
USD 2.16
Potatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Potatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
USD 2.39
Onions
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Onions (1 lb) Price source ↗
USD 0.62
Drinking water
Approximately 59 litres for the month. Refill services may cost less; no free drinking water assumed.
Reported reference · Bottled Water (50 oz) Price source ↗
USD 30
Café coffees
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Reported reference · Cappuccino (Regular Size) Price source ↗
USD 70.8
Mobile plan
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Reported reference · Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) Price source ↗
USD 7.59
Motorbike rental
Operator ad lists Honda Click 125i at USD 100/month. Cash-deposit alternative is advertised at 30%, subject to conditions. Confirm cover and servicing. Do not leave a passport as security. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Reported reference · Cambodia Motorbike Rental · Honda Click 125i Price source ↗
USD 100
Motorbike fuel
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Reported reference · Gasoline (1 Liter) Price source ↗
USD 13.4
Motorbike parking allowance
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
USD 10
Motorbike upkeep allowance
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
USD 15
Occasional taxi allowance
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
USD 20
Public transport boardings
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
Reported reference · One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) Price source ↗
USD 0
Electricity, water & refuse
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Reported reference · Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) Price source ↗
USD 110.59
Home internet
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Reported reference · Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) Price source ↗
USD 25.38
Gym membership
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Reported reference · Monthly Fitness Club Membership Price source ↗
USD 40.62
Cinema visits
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Reported reference · Cinema Ticket (International Release) Price source ↗
USD 20
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
USD 40
Automatic price reserve: USD 160.56. This is 10% of your priced core, not a quoted expense.
Finish your personal monthly costs
Blank means unknown. Enter zero only when a cost is included elsewhere or deliberately excluded.
Cash needed before moving
Deposits and advance rent stay separate from monthly spending. A 12-month lease may require several months of cash upfront.
Priced arrival portion: USD 0 · 3 items unpriced
Approximate local/USD conversion implied by the source’s displayed housing prices, captured September 4, 2026. For planning, not a bank or card exchange quote. Conversion reference ↗ Your bank rate can differ. Source prices: Numbeo · reported city prices ↗. This city had 539 entries in the past 12 months by 36 different contributors. Last update: 11 August 2026
Edits remain while switching lifestyles in this city. Reloading or leaving the city resets the worksheet; download to keep your plan.
Beyond the budget
Get to know the everyday details.
Language, community & local considerations
- 💬 English
- Editorial assessment; everyday communication has not been measured. Check the landlord and services you need.
- 🛡️ Safety
- Neighborhood safety has not been independently established. Check local conditions, transport and the actual property.
- 👥 Foreigners
- Editorial assessment; the size of the local foreign community has not been measured. Visit community spaces to assess fit.
On the ground
🌦️ Climate
Monsoon flooding can disrupt roads and airport journeys.
✈️ Airport
Air Cambodia's notice redirects its flights to Techo International Airport (KTI) from September 9, 2025. Cambodia Airports also records the relocation. An old PNH transfer estimate should not be reused for KTI.
🏥 Healthcare
Royal Phnom Penh Hospital advertises emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at its Sen Sok location.
📶 Internet
Test the connection at the actual property. A listed provider or workspace does not establish home speeds or reliability.
💻 Coworking
Impact Hub lists coworking at 65 Street 123, Tuol Tompoung 1. Factory also advertises workspace in Phnom Penh. These are separate operators, and neither is automatically included in a Toul Kork lease.
🛒 Amenities
Toul Kork is Khmer neighborhood markets, malls, and PassApp. Riverside is a different lease, not this studio.
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Behind the information
The sources behind your decision.
See what the evidence supports, where prices come from, and what to confirm before you move.
Sources reviewed
Housing evidence
Published pricesHousing prices and lease terms
Living well uses a central one-bedroom reference. The housing cards prioritize advertised annual contracts, then price proximity. Tonle Bassac apartment · N2166168: USD 400/month. Minimum lease, deposit and advance payment not stated. Daun Penh renovated home · TH1154168: USD 400/month. Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
Scope & personal checks
The named properties establish asking-price examples, not a representative rent survey. The comparison shows differences from the reference price; location and amenities may differ. Original listing qualifications remain on the housing cards. Availability is a booking-time check, not something a price table establishes.
Your personal checks: Choose the actual home and dates, then review its proposed contract before payment.
Evidence review
Listed serviceRental bills and upfront cash
Tonle Bassac apartment · N2166168: Wi-Fi, cable TV, shared washer and motorbike parking included; electricity USD 0.225/kWh and water USD 5/month. Daun Penh renovated home · TH1154168: Wi-Fi, cable TV and rubbish collection included; electricity and water at government rates, amounts not given.
Scope & personal checks
Published inclusions and tariffs apply to these homes only. Unspecified lease fees are not treated as zero. The standard utility budget remains the disclosed 85 m² proxy until replaced with actual usage. Deposits and prepaid rent are separate from monthly spending.
Evidence review
Published pricesPublished food prices
Living well: 48 casual meals, 12 sit-down dinners and 24 coffees, plus the itemized grocery quantities in the calculation. Separate menu checks: Beef fried rice · Simply Khmer TTP I: USD 4.3 per unit (meals). Toul Tom Poung delivery menu, not Toul Kork. Uses the regular USD 4.30 price, not the temporary USD 3.01 promotion; delivery fees excluded. Individual menu price; confirm current portions and extra charges. Quantities are your planning choices, not a complete diet or city average.
Scope & personal checks
The complete food calculation is under ‘Every part of the month, explained’. City-table prices provide the benchmark; individual menus and retail products illustrate alternatives. Neither source type establishes a representative neighborhood survey or a nutritional prescription.
Evidence review
Published pricesGroceries and drinking water
All ten grocery categories and drinking water have prices and lifestyle-specific quantities. AEON Phnom Penh · Royal Mongkut white rice, 5 kg: USD 5.50. The supermarket’s Foodpanda catalogue also lists chicken fillet 300g at USD 1.50, 30 Soma eggs at USD 3.90, and Cowhead milk 1 litre at USD 2.40 before its temporary discount. Listed weight-based estimates: potatoes USD 0.45/300g, tomatoes USD 1.10/500g, and bananas USD 1.40/kg. These are specific products at this Phnom Penh store; delivery fees are additional and final weighed quantities can differ.
Scope & personal checks
These are priced references, not a claim that all shops charge the same. National catalogues remain national references; they are not relabeled as local stock checks. Use the quantities and unit prices to compare your own shop.
Evidence review
Published pricesMobile service
Mobile package: USD 6 per unit (packages). 60GB over 30 days. SIM purchase, eligibility and registration are separate.
Scope & personal checks
The standard basket uses the city-table mobile category. This provider offer is a separate product with its own allowance, renewal period and eligibility; an internet-only add-on is not a full voice plan. Personal coverage and activation depend on the subscriber.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Budget comparisonLocal transport
Living well: Rent a motorbike. Motorbike rental: Operator ad lists Honda Click 125i at USD 100/month. Cash-deposit alternative is advertised at 30%, subject to conditions. Confirm cover and servicing. Do not leave a passport as security. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability. Motorbike fuel: 400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel. Motorbike parking allowance: USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included. Motorbike upkeep allowance: USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it. Occasional taxi allowance: USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage. Check the City Bus Authority's routes against your address, and get current fares or a tuk-tuk quote. A bus route's existence does not establish a door-to-door monthly transport price.
Scope & personal checks
Rental advertisements, reported fuel/ticket prices and editorial allowances are distinct evidence. No provider availability, personal riding eligibility or route coverage is certified. Insurance, deposits, purchase costs, damage liability and unquoted fees are separate; update the worksheet for your circumstances.
Evidence review
Budget comparisonThe common monthly basket
Living well has 28 itemized lines covering rent, food, mobile, transport, utilities, internet, leisure, supplies and a reserve. This city had 539 entries in the past 12 months by 36 different contributors. Last update: 11 August 2026
Scope & personal checks
Market reference prices and editorial quantities produce an estimate, not a fixed-price relocation package. The USD 40 supplies allowance and 10% reserve are planning choices. Insurance, healthcare, additional home fees and arrival costs depend on the person and lease. Those entries remain separate in the worksheet.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Listed serviceInternet and coworking
Impact Hub lists coworking at 65 Street 123, Tuol Tompoung 1. Factory also advertises workspace in Phnom Penh. These are separate operators, and neither is automatically included in a Toul Kork lease.
Scope & personal checks
This is the operator's description of its service, not an independent assessment of quality, availability or suitability for your needs.
Your personal checks: Confirm access hours, desk availability, price and your route from home. Test the connection and call facilities before buying a longer membership.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Listed serviceHealthcare services
Royal Phnom Penh Hospital advertises emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at its Sen Sok location.
Scope & personal checks
A listed hospital or department establishes a service to investigate, not treatment quality, English availability, insurance acceptance or a guaranteed emergency response time.
Your personal checks: Confirm the specialty, appointment, language assistance, fees and insurance arrangements you need with the provider.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Listed serviceAirport and getting around
Air Cambodia's notice redirects its flights to Techo International Airport (KTI) from September 9, 2025. Cambodia Airports also records the relocation. An old PNH transfer estimate should not be reused for KTI.
Scope & personal checks
Published transport guidance is not a live quote. Journey time depends on your actual address, traffic, waiting time and arrival terminal.
Your personal checks: Check your ticket's airport code, operating services and a current fare to the exact address. Include waiting time and disruption in your arrival plan.
Evidence review
Official guidanceEntry pathway
Cambodia's official e-visa site's indexed notice distinguishes a visa from Cambodia e-Arrival and recommends submitting arrival information within seven days before arrival.
Scope & personal checks
Direct retrieval of the portal returned a redirect loop. We do not infer a visa duration, nationality exemption or work permission from the partial indexed notice.
Your personal checks: Check your passport, intended activities, travel dates and permitted length of stay with immigration. A visitor pathway does not establish permission to work or live indefinitely.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Official guidanceWeather, safety and air quality
FCDO specifically warns that monsoon flooding can disrupt Phnom Penh roads and the airport route. National advice also covers theft and road travel; it does not establish a safety rating for a Toul Kork street.
Missing evidenceRepresentative neighborhood safety and seasonal air-quality measurements. National guidance cannot establish that an individual street is safe or a home avoids flooding.
Scope & personal checks
Travel advice describes hazards and preparation, not a citywide risk score or a forecast. Review dates do not make historical observations current.
Your personal checks: Check local forecasts and alerts near your dates, the property's flood history and current air conditions.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Evidence missingEnglish and community
The listing's English and foreign-community labels are editorial descriptions. We have not established representative neighborhood measurements for them.
Missing evidenceEvidence measuring everyday communication and resident community in the specific housing neighborhood.
Scope & personal checks
An English-language website, a tourist district or a coworking operator does not establish how readily every landlord, clinic or shop can communicate with you.
Your personal checks: Speak with the landlord and services you expect to use. Visit local community spaces to see whether they suit you.
No matching evidence established in this review.
Review dates record when we examined the sources. Advertisements are asking prices, not bookings or completed leases. Several links can support different parts of a topic; source count alone is not a quality rating.
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