All 17 neighborhoods in Phnom Penh ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prek Pnov | $279/mo | 0.62x | -38% |
| 2 | Chbar Ampov | $306/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
| 3 | Meanchey | $324/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 4 | Russey Keo | $324/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 5 | Sen Sok | $351/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | Tuol Sleng | $382/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 7 | Boeung Kak | $396/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 8 | Chroy Changvar | $405/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 9 | Olympic | $414/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 10 | Toul Kork | $428/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 11 | BKK3 | $450/mo | 1.00x | Avg |
| 12 | Chamkarmon | $459/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 13 | Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market) | $472/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 14 | BKK2 | $495/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 15 | Daun Penh (Riverside) | $518/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 16 | Tonle Bassac | $549/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 17 | BKK1 | $585/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $450/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Phnom Penh is approximately $450/month. Rents range from $279/mo (Prek Pnov) to $585/mo (BKK1).
Our database covers 17 neighborhoods in Phnom Penh, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.