Is BKK1 or Prek Pnov cheaper in Phnom?

Prek Pnov is approximately 52% cheaper than BKK1 in Phnom, based on rent and local cost-of-living multipliers.

What is the rent difference between BKK1 and Prek Pnov in Phnom?

Estimated 1-bedroom rent in BKK1 is $585/month, compared to $279/month in Prek Pnov.

What are the cost-of-living multipliers for BKK1 and Prek Pnov?

BKK1 has a cost multiplier of 1.30x and Prek Pnov has 0.62x relative to the Phnom average. Higher multipliers mean higher living costs in that neighborhood.

What salary do I need in BKK1 vs Prek Pnov?

A $75,000 USD salary is equivalent to approximately $24,150 in BKK1 and $11,550 in Prek Pnov, after adjusting for neighborhood-level cost of living in Phnom.

How do I compare the cost of living between BKK1 and Prek Pnov?

Use the salary converter at salary-converter.com to compare BKK1 and Prek Pnov in Phnom. The tool accounts for rent, groceries, transport, utilities, healthcare, and tax differences at the neighborhood level.

BKK1 vs Prek Pnov

Neighborhood comparison in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

BKK1

32.2

COLI Index

More Expensive

Prek Pnov

15.4

COLI Index

More Affordable

Side-by-Side Comparison

1.30x

BKK1 Multiplier

0.62x

Prek Pnov Multiplier

$585

Est. 1BR Rent

$279

Est. 1BR Rent

$24,150

$75K Equivalent

$11,550

$75K Equivalent

Cost Comparison

BKK1

1.30x

Prek Pnov

0.62x

BKK1 is 52% more expensive than Prek Pnov within Phnom Penh. Living in Prek Pnov instead of BKK1 could save you significantly on rent and daily expenses.

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Data Sources: Cost of living data from Numbeo · Expatistan. Rent from Numbeo Property Prices. Tax rates from OECD Taxing Wages. Salary data from BLS · Glassdoor. Exchange rates from the ECB. Updated 2026-02-28. All figures are estimates.