Phnom Penh, Cambodia
+0% vs Phnom Penh avgBKK3 is a moderately-priced area within Phnom Penh, with a cost of living index of 24.8 — that is +0% compared to the Phnom Penh average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 17 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $450/month, compared to a range of $279 in Prek Pnov to $585 in BKK1.
For a typical resident of BKK3, housing takes up roughly 29% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 11%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $18,000 before tax.
Salaries in BKK3 reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 24.8:
After tax and deductions of 0.0% in Cambodia, take-home pay for someone earning $18,000 would be roughly $18,000/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $18,600 salary in BKK3, Phnom Penh (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in BKK3 would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $18,600 |
| London | GBP | £16,007 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 93,070 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKK1 | 32.2 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Tonle Bassac | 30.3 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Daun Penh (Riverside) | 28.5 | 1.15x | +15% |
| BKK2 | 27.3 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market) | 26.0 | 1.05x | +5% |
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BKK3 is near the city average for Phnom Penh. Costs are about +0% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in BKK3 is near the Phnom Penh average. With a multiplier of 1.00x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +0% compared to the city baseline.