Phnom Penh, Cambodia
+15% vs Phnom Penh avgDaun Penh (Riverside) is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Phnom Penh, with a cost of living index of 28.5 — that is +15% compared to the Phnom Penh average. It ranks #3 out of 17 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $518/month, compared to a range of $279 in Prek Pnov to $585 in BKK1.
For a typical resident of Daun Penh (Riverside), housing takes up roughly 33% 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 $20,700 before tax.
Salaries in Daun Penh (Riverside) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 28.5:
After tax and deductions of 0.0% in Cambodia, take-home pay for someone earning $20,700 would be roughly $20,700/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $21,375 salary in Daun Penh (Riverside), 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 Daun Penh (Riverside) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $21,375 |
| London | GBP | £18,395 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 106,956 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKK1 | 32.2 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Tonle Bassac | 30.3 | 1.22x | +22% |
| BKK2 | 27.3 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market) | 26.0 | 1.05x | +5% |
| Chamkarmon | 25.3 | 1.02x | +2% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Daun Penh (Riverside), Phnom Penh to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Daun Penh (Riverside) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Phnom Penh. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #3 out of 17 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Daun Penh (Riverside) is above the Phnom Penh average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.