Phnom Penh, Cambodia
-12% vs Phnom Penh avgBoeung Kak is a relatively affordable area in Phnom Penh, with a cost of living index of 21.8 — that is -12% compared to the Phnom Penh average. At #11 of 17, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $396/month, compared to a range of $279 in Prek Pnov to $585 in BKK1.
For a typical resident of Boeung Kak, housing takes up roughly 26% 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 $15,840 before tax.
Salaries in Boeung Kak reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 21.8:
After tax and deductions of 0.0% in Cambodia, take-home pay for someone earning $15,840 would be roughly $15,840/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $16,350 salary in Boeung Kak, 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 Boeung Kak would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $16,350 |
| London | GBP | £14,071 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 81,812 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Boeung Kak, Phnom Penh to maintain your lifestyle.
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Boeung Kak is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Phnom Penh. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #11 out of 17 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Boeung Kak is below the Phnom Penh average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% compared to the city baseline.