Cost of Living Cambodia - How much does it cost to live in Phnom Penh?

I've lived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for over a year and I've been tracking all my expenses in that time. I can tell you how much it costs to live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - at least for an expat like me. I'm breaking down all the categories: groceries, rent, utilities, eating out, booze, travel, buying things, transportation, healthcare, and more! These are ACCURATE and REAL NUMBERS - my exact spending.
If you're considering moving to Cambodia and you want to get an idea of how much it will cost you to live there, then watch the video until the end and get all the details for your budget.
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I currently live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and I am constantly exploring and traveling the country and other parts of the world. I've lived abroad with my partner in crime Sara for over 8 years (Vietnam, China, Ecuador, Cambodia). We are expats 4 life.
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"Blitz" by Eric Reprid / ericreprid and Clueless Kit / cluelesskit
0:00 The all ighty ollar
1:15 Some background on me
2:53 Tracking my expenses details
3:29 Groceries
4:17 Eating Out
5:44 Rent/Accommodations
6:59 Utilities
8:02 Drinking water
8:46 Entertainment
9:44 Healthcare
11:36 Transportation
12:23 Phone
12:43 Buying stuff
13:20 Travel
14:28 The totals!

[@sreymuchchan428]

I will add one for pet owners. My Golden Retriver was unwell recently, home visit from vet,consultation,full blood works and 2 months supply of antibiotics......$35.oo

[@LionelBellec-yb7wr]

No spliff budget??

[@davidg.5576]

Wow, a lot of work in all those numbers Ryan! Well done , great information. A beer coming your way and you choose the column..🍻 Cheers

[@merilovey6236]

Love your videos. Visiting Cambodia next month. Thank you for sharing. I watch your videos all over again..Nice one. Like the way you share your stories. Two thumbs up!

[@MEOWnderlust]

Great video, as always! I just added up our living expenses in Ecuador and had the exact same reaction you had looking at the totals, so I got an extra kick out of that. Good stuff!

[@nomadicsouls3290]

Incredible value especially considering the 12weeks of travel.

[@darrenbayford108]

Great vlog. Keep up the great work. 😊

[@MEOWnderlust]

VART, great VART! 😁

[@GenoT813]

I love this video, thanks for making it!!!!

[@JORGE-in7uq]

Definitely a new subscriber great video, keep up that good work.

[@saleemakhtar87]

Great information , thanks from Toronto Canada

[@Si-kb8ni]

Great vid! I live in a province outside of PP. It's so much cheaper here. I rent a 2 bedroom, 3 story house for 200$ a month. I used to live in Phnom Penh, I miss the hustle and bustle but it's also quite nice to be in a peaceful place.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

It's incredible how much cheaper it gets outside of the city. Even Siem Reap and Battambang is way cheaper.

[@avatv5]

may i ask which part of Cambodia ?im looking for a chep place to move in

[@nilayrachchh3371]

Which place you talking about? And what's the cost of 3 bed house property outside of PP?

[@TheBillaro]

working on line? i love cambodia, been there, and want to do this.

[@karitafischer9989]

Your videos are very informative and entertaining 👏

[@hckicker94]

My wife and I LOVE your videos!! She has a little ADD and always tries to click off your videos before the "closing credit song." I love the "take care, comb your hair" and the rap at the end!

[@BackHomeFromTheStates]

But by not skipping the ads he'll get paid though. I've never skip any ads coz I do want then to get paid from those ads. 🙂

[@sounhournim1643]

Yo n8ce to see you back in Cambodia been waiting for you

[@virginiabrewster8444]

Really well done video.

[@gregpierce9800]

So, I'm sitting in my apartment in Siem Reap and you pop up. I went to the frig, grabbed a beer and said this should be funny. Sip Sip. You didn't disappoint. Loved the jokes, esp about insurance, keep 'em coming, love ya (the content) lol

[@amandawarry5382]

I first watched your videos and thought you were annoying but watched for your info.. I must be growing because your sense of humour is growing on me and I am actually giggling at your humour.

[@SecondLifeTravels1]

I like that you broke your numbers down by year and day!

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

No modelling - just pure reality 💪💪

[@Saul.Goodman99]

Amazing 🤩 I can’t wait to Retire in Cambodia 🇰🇭

[@w.c.7247]

Incredible. That’s some next level frugality.

[@user-oz8us1ei4p]

Very Good, Informative, Through, and Entertaining. May I ask you some questions as I plan to visit and may live there? Thanks, Michael

[@TheRusticu]

Congratulations for the video, but you forgot other fixed expenses, such as visa and health insurance. In kampot/kep, with $1,000 a month, you can make a decent living.

[@KarlEFX]

Thanks Ryan.

[@fazbell]

Outstanding channel. Thanks for the information.

[@PierceTravels]

Wow thanks so much for this video! Funny informative and dare i say essential video if you're planning to make the move! Also a Canadian boi here planning on the big jump. My city (Toronto) is getting increasingly more insanely expensive, and unideal to live in, and this is something I always wanted to do for maybe a year or so. Maybe longer! Your video helped greatly with information I need. Thanks again! Sub'd!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I don't miss the days of living in TO, working my ass off so I could afford to go out for dinner one night a week.

[@ForRiel]

So glad you are rash-free! Great video, loving the insane level of detail. The monthly total ended up very reasonable.

[@MyLifeThai371]

He never said anything about a rash...Where did he get a rash? 555

[@karenrn5607]

@@MyLifeThai371 He indeed did. He spoke of it under medical expensases.

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

I live cheaper in Cuenca, Ecuador per month….solo. 😊

[@benbohoho]

Great video. I rarely find something educational to be this entertaining. Ever think about making a class? Would love to learn eg video editing this way.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

That's a fun idea. I'm going to think about that.

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Great review . The rental prices , have they gone up since you made the video?

[@wow888888able]

Reasonable cost of living...thanks

[@mysterycambodia]

We live in total luxury in Phnom Penh our total costs are $700 A Month for Two lve just downloaded my apartment Costs and Electricity costs over the last 3 months we never eat at home restaurants every day only keep coffee at home no food. Best of luck 🇰🇭 All my KZbin videos are sponsored including all restaurants, and my Hotel Accommodation. I make on average ( last month Feb2023) 14 KZbin videos per day that are sent to subscribers overseas no music no audio and they add there own music, voice over and add to their own social media sites. Having every KZbin video sponsored is a better income that I receive from KZbin. I'm happy you cut out the Bald jokes . Off camera you probably have jokes on the blind , people with disabilities, baldness is a genetic disorder pasted down through the generations . Look how angry Will Smith became after his wife takes abuse everyday about her baldness. Some Bald people have cancer and with the cure comes loss of hair . So even now you are still mentioning your hair , not a wise decision. You or your partner could become a cancer victim anytime and with the cure becomes baldness. Hope you understand. My wife aged 39 died of cancer in 1997 and became Bald and she suffered more from Blad jokes than the cancer itself. Best of luck 👍 ✨️

[@scotta7082]

Good thing you got some help with that pie chart!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

🤣

[@Chris00006]

Best intro/outro song on KZbin

[@karenrn5607]

Totally agree!! I just randomly sing it during the day!! 😂

[@radnix5]

😂😂 I love the info thanks a lot

[@paulz6491]

Thanks for the detailed budget video! So as a couple we should plan on spending around $2,256 per month? ($1,128 X2). We also like to travel a lot 😊

[@michaeldog3459]

The ATM give dollars at expensive rates, local people demand payment in dollars and give you change in old local currency!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I don't think they demand payment in dollars, but they will often quote dollars, especially to foreigners. I only take out riel and I only pay in Riel. Never had a problem.

[@fashionschoolsnitch6866]

Hi! Thanks for the video. Any online shopping options in cambodia? Thanks

[@revelationmd]

Late here but yeah - another great and entertaining upload Ryan. Remember you can always save money by cutting down on the wife’s food. It’s the reason I had kids. When times get tough I put them on rations - 4d chess!

[@armunro]

Interesting video. It hits the sweat $1000 pm spot for cheap living in an interesting place. If you had your own place in that cheap place, your costs would drop considerably as the rent is a sizeable constant; something to think about if you were to settle there?

[@cleggsacct8618]

Your dad jokes are just king

[@sbkpilot1]

what kind of apartment lease do you have? And did you have to put down a hefty deposit?

[@Kiwiwanderer]

Definitely too self depreciating and funny to be American …so quickly realised you must be Canadian …luv from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@CarnageCreations]

Know of any good collectible stores here? I’m from Melbourne and my wife is khmer.

[@JoseReyes-ov2tu]

I am sure Sarah is very happy you got that rash fixed. :D Now, about that penile implant... LOL I now feel bad for her.

[@mikelindbergh642]

Good report. I noticed in your vids you eat a lot of cheaper street food. How much would the cost of groceries increase per annum if one is mainly a carnivore and eat mostly imported steaks? 25%? 50%

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

According to my calculations... A shit load more.

[@WW3_Soon]

Deep fried tarantulas cost only $3 USD for 1 kilogram.

[@Greycat590]

A very interesting video, although it seems to me that there are some inaccuracies. I have no doubt that your numbers are accurate, but that's not the point. For example, you show your monthly expenses for food. But at the same time, travel expenses certainly also include food expenses. Thus, according to your own words, for about a quarter of the year you actually count your food expenses twice. I didn't pay attention, but I believe the same applies to some other expense items. And further. When you live together, expenses do not double. For example, if you cook dinner for two, you, of course, spend more food, but you do not waste more electricity. If I'm not mistaken, expenses for two are considered as expenses for one multiplied by 1.5 - 1.7. So when you calculate the costs for one by simply dividing by two the costs for two, your results are underestimated. This is, of course, just my personal opinion.

[@user-ts2gy6ph2q]

Hello Ryan, very good work with your presentations. I am also a Canadian planning on moving to Asia. Would you be so kind if you know, how to/cost effective ways to transfer/send monies from a Canadian bank to Cambodia/Asia? Best Regards

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I'm not sure. Maybe try the 'expats in Cambodia' Facebook groups. Someone's definitely asked that question there.

[@user-ts2gy6ph2q]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap ok I will try that, thanks for your advice and time. Mike

[@johnnysukhumvit9242]

What team is that soccer jersey? Where did you buy it and for how much?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Boeung Ket Angkor FC. I got it in the Aeon mall. I think it was $15

[@zeusapollo8688]

Is this Canadian hunour?

[@-EternalSummer]

Haha Valk player aye? I've been off for a few season but she was the best for many a season!

[@cmccarthy3016]

Is Mikes Burgers still a thing, its was in the 2000s.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I don't think so.

[@ricop126]

Did you buy the motorbike or rent? How much?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I bought it. I think it was $800. Video about it here...kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqOcc4SHhtF8i7Msi=wex2nxjj3NFBMbCZ

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

I will likely have similar cost minus the rash expenses. I don’t have weird diseases like that…

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

My doctor told me it was normal!!

[@georgedonnellan36]

These prices are what khmers pay. There's a foreigners price??. Its more😮I lived there for 14 yrs, in Siam Reap & PP.

[@KennyNoun]

Great video but how can you afford this with only your KZbin income?

[@wizehopt]

Dude yer hilarious

[@BIGJED75]

We are so glad you got that rash fixed, it was really gross 🤢

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I don't know why you insisted on smelling it whenever you saw me.

[@andretea262]

only in southeast asia. To bad U.S can't be this cheap, life would be good.

[@phuketrichard]

you spend $1,050/month for rent yet less than $275/month on food? wow

[@skaneateles100]

What about air conditioning

[@youtuber-MGTOW]

If you spend too much, you´ve got to do some rashioning ☝🤓

[@ForRiel]

🤣

[@lazybabychicken]

Is there some Visa costs?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Good question. Not for me, but if you're not working (or not a dependent of someone who is), there would be. I think it's around 200-250 a year, but I'm not sure exactly.

[@imperialkhmer6146]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap I'm a US citizen but planning on moving to live in Cambodia. Can I apply for permanent Visa?

[@swixk]

@@imperialkhmer6146 If at least one of your parents is Khmer, you can apply for permanent free Visa K.

[@imperialkhmer6146]

@@swixk Yes both of my parents are Khmer.

[@00akcarl]

They play MTG there?! I'm moving!!

[@6StringsTheory]

Not bad. Still not the cheapest by far which is what everybody is interested in. Thanks anyway.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Not everyone comes to Cambodia because it's cheap.

[@peterward9755]

Visa costs?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Approximately 200-250 a year.

[@gregpierce9800]

Dude, it's really easy. I flew in to Siem Reap Nov 29. Gave them 35$ for regular visa. No questions asked. In and out. Got a Tuk Tuk. Went to the Amazing Residence hotel right off the river. 150 for 2 weeks. Contacted Dave does Cambodia (see youtube channel) by e-mail. How did I get his e-mail? Donated to his channel. Asked him for a good travel place to get my visa extension (one year). He sent me to a great place. Paid the regular fee (it was less than 300) and they called me around 8 days later, come pick it up. EVERYTHING here turned out to be easy. I get a little over 1000 per month social security, and can't spend it all. Run the AC in my 250 apartment, which is nice, 24/7 bill? 50. What are you waiting for? If my old ass can do it, anybody can.

[@crinklecut]

Save more... Phnom Penh is expensive its the city. Try Takeo its cheaper...

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Of course it's more expensive, but it's a capital city. It offers a lot more than Takeo - international restaurants, serviced condos with pools, a movie theatre, etc.

[@nhym0022]

it's still way cheaper than the US.

[@Driver2724]

Go to point please.

[@imperialkhmer6146]

I want to move there soon. I rather live in Kompong Speu.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Cool. Why kompong speu? I've never been there.

[@imperialkhmer6146]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap It reminds me of where I live in the states. Kampot is another place that I love also.

[@searly8496]

make up your mind, Mr. Ryan!🤣

[@Sheepleton]

We'd never travel that much or go out that much, $4k a month should let us easily save money to spend the holidays in the states with family.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

But traveling and going out is the best thing I do.

[@llamataboottaboot1080]

Wait so is that the cost for just you? Or both of you? JK. I’m just happy to be here. 🏄‍♀️s⬆️

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Argh! I was planning to freak out on anyone that asked that question. Now you've got me in freak out mode with no one to freak out at.

[@nilayrachchh3371]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap 😂😂

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

Do you have to ”save” your used TP like in Ecuador? A new expat from France told me about all the places he’s lived and how they “Do-do it”. He said he’s never had to save used TP ever before!! He moved here from Philippines, Maylasia, etc.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Save my TP? What are you talking about?

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap you know how we can’t flush TP in Ecuador….same in Cambodia?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I see. I've never heard it put like that before. In our building we can flush it.

[@swixk]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap Please don't. Not to flush TP in Cambodia.

[@bokatorus771]

I have not seen your video in a while. Oh, maybe you're vacationing in Europe with your parents.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I bet you missed lots of content. I've been posting every week. Be sure to watch some of my Europe videos.

[@paulsandberg6444]

Dude you got way too much time on your hands!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I feel like I need more time.

[@paulsandberg6444]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap true that

[@kabukidreamboy]

That's very frugal living!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Eating out at least one meal a day, having a maid come twice a week, pool, gym, and more. It's not frugal living, it's just cheap here.

[@pedro72246]

Cute shirt. Did your boyfriend buy it for you?

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

Hey clown - dry up🤨

[@georgedonnellan36]

New beer tax coming to cambo soon...😢

[@carstenrubner520]

Sick humor ....😆

[@georgedonnellan36]

No money. No honey.😮

[@peterward9755]

They also take Chinese money now

[@chautiendung]

Walk will save u $160. U didn’t mention viagra n partnership. Oh, Mekong river got a lot of free foods 😳🙈👍

[@Kimbuja777]

How much money do you make per year?

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

None of your business - clown 😖😖

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

👍🙏

[@shane5385]

The rent is expensive

[@Tomas-ml9nv]

Looks well worth it. Probably good location too.

[@shane5385]

@Tomas-ml9nv cambodia is more expensive than thailand. Cambodia has to import food also while thailand grows its own. There is smaller cities in thailand like Phuket that have less traffic than bangkok and it is nice. Cambodia is gross and run down, and they are charging basically western prices. Also the portions of food at restaurant are almost half what you get in thailand

[@ds31579]

If you were to put the bike on a six month use that would be $182.00 at one liter a day. Let's say this guy's numbers are right, does anyone want to live that way? My opinion someone says they live on around a thousand dollars a month, well their life is shit. No matter what country they go to. Because the locals live on less does not mean a foreigner can do that, especially a canadian or American! I just don't believe this guy! just out for a yt payday. The cost of living vids has always been a good click bait.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Well, there's a reason I waited a full year after moving to Cambodia to make this video. Why you so butt hurt about it?

[@Eonwe]

Thank you for discontinuing your war on bald people.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

😄😅😂 (but seriously, don't you think these emoticons would look better with hair?)

[@Eonwe]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap oof

[@samsonproductions9495]

Trying to watch the video and extract some information without getting overly annoyed at your lame jokes.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

You picked the wrong channel, Captain No Fun.

[@samsonproductions9495]

@Itchy Feet on the Cheap thanks I agree 👍

[@ds31579]

This guy is a liar, proof look at his transportation! Has a bike $169.00 a year. No way! Even a brand new bike would cost more a year to maintain no mention of lic/ins tags here 1gal est $3.00 x 365 days =scammer

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

No licence needed for a bike under 125cc. No insurance needed. Why would I lie about this? If my end total was $500 more it would affect nothing.

[@dancooper5741]

$8 a day for ALL groceries , snacks , beer & eating out????. You must be living on street food in the back blocks. An average meal in a western style cafe/ restaurant , nothing flash or classy start at $5 for a noodle stir fry . Sure , it’s easy to find a “meal”on the street for $2 bucks , but it’s pretty basic stuff. A popular burger joint near where you lived isn’t at all upmarket ,,,and the burgers are $7 & up & a coffee $2.50 . Groceries….$3 a litre of milk,, cheese $20 a kilo , shitty loaf of bread with 12 slices $3. Lucky supermarkets prices generally are HIGHER than what you pay in Australia. BUT…they’re virtually giving the beer & cigarettes away & street whores for $20…..which , is why PP ..Pig Penh has got that seedy , sketchy reputation.

[@gregpierce9800]

SO insightful, got a channel of your own?

[@mysterycambodia]

You need to check out my KZbin channel Mystery Cambodia I'm an Australian lived in Phnom Penh Cambodia for 19 years originally from Australia 🇦🇺 My costs for 2 people are $700 A Month lve just done a KZbin video on my apartment and the cost of electricity over 3 months Thanks 👍 🦘 🇦🇺 🇰🇭

[@chinchin540]

I wonder if they are educated.😢