Phnom Penh, Cambodia
-32% vs Phnom Penh avgChbar Ampov is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Phnom Penh, with a cost of living index of 16.9 — that is -32% compared to the Phnom Penh average. Ranked #16 of 17, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $306/month, compared to a range of $279 in Prek Pnov to $585 in BKK1.
For a typical resident of Chbar Ampov, housing takes up roughly 20% 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 $12,240 before tax.
Salaries in Chbar Ampov reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 16.9:
After tax and deductions of 0.0% in Cambodia, take-home pay for someone earning $12,240 would be roughly $12,240/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $12,675 salary in Chbar Ampov, 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 Chbar Ampov would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $12,675 |
| London | GBP | £10,908 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 63,423 |
| 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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Chbar Ampov is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Phnom Penh. It costs about -32% less than the city average, ranking #16 out of 17 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Chbar Ampov is well below the Phnom Penh average. With a multiplier of 0.68x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -32% compared to the city baseline.