Phnom Penh, Cambodia
-10% vs Phnom Penh avgChroy Changvar is a relatively affordable area in Phnom Penh, with a cost of living index of 22.3 — that is -10% compared to the Phnom Penh average. At #10 of 17, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $405/month, compared to a range of $279 in Prek Pnov to $585 in BKK1.
For a typical resident of Chroy Changvar, 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 $16,200 before tax.
Salaries in Chroy Changvar reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 22.3:
After tax and deductions of 0.0% in Cambodia, take-home pay for someone earning $16,200 would be roughly $16,200/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $16,725 salary in Chroy Changvar, 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 Chroy Changvar would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $16,725 |
| London | GBP | £14,393 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 83,688 |
| 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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Chroy Changvar is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Phnom Penh. It costs about -10% less than the city average, ranking #10 out of 17 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Chroy Changvar is below the Phnom Penh average. With a multiplier of 0.90x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -10% compared to the city baseline.