Cost of living in Cambodia in 2022

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator23 March 2022 08:56:18

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Hi everyone,

Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Cambodia or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to Cambodia to plan their day-to-day budget for some key expenses.

If you are a tenant, what is your monthly rent? Please give details of the type of property you are in.

How much are your monthly charges (water, electricity, common area maintenance charges, etc.) and additional expenses (mobile phone and/or internet box subscriptions)?

How much do you spend on commuting (by public transport or using your car) each month?

How much does your grocery shopping cost in Cambodia?

How much do you spend on health care (health insurance, consultations, etc.)?

How much are your children's school fees, depending on the type of school they attend?

What about your budget for leisure activities?

Do not hesitate to indicate other everyday costs if they could be useful to others.

Thank you for your contribution

Cheryl
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Richard Crofts Active member

Member since 21 June 2017

Richard CroftsActive member30 March 2022 06:34:38

@Cheryl听

Rent 350. a mo.

utility 110.

Motorbike 100 maint and 40 gas

Food 450

Meds 50 doctor 50.

hdgh29 Serial expat

Member since 13 November 2010

hdgh29Serial expat30 March 2022 07:47:40

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Modern western style 1 bedroom apartment $250

Power, water average $50

Motorbike, fill up once a week $4 x 4 = $16 month. Maintenance? Cost me around $120 over the last year.

Medical, spent around $200 in 12 months at private clinic

No children

Groceries about $50 each week x 4 = $200

Leisure - eat at home most nights, eat out twice a week $30 x 4 = $120

Bars, average 3 beers 3 or 4 times a week = $1 x 3 x 4 x 4 = $48

Approximate prices, but in an average month in Siem Reap I would spend $800 to $900 as a single guy.听

You can have a comfortable life on $1000 a month, but that is without medical insurance, which for a retired person can be up to $500 a month, so mostly we "self insure".

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator06 April 2022 07:03:30

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Hello,

Thanks everyone!听

Cheers,

Cheryl

PaulR1205 Active member

Member since 17 May 2022

PaulR1205Active member18 May 2022 01:43:32

@hdgh29 I鈥檓 glad I seen your post because I was wondering what expats did for insurance. And you鈥檙e right, I鈥檝e seen coverages up to $500+ per month. From what I鈥檝e discovered the healthcare there is pretty reasonable to pay out of pocket as you go. Even for the dental and vision. I鈥檓 not sure I want to pay $500 per month extra for health insurance when I only pay $170 here for my Medicare advantage.

hdgh29 Serial expat

Member since 13 November 2010

hdgh29Serial expat18 May 2022 07:02:36

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Last year I needed a check up for my heart / cholesterol etc: Cardiologist appointment + ECT + Chest Xray +urinalysis +blood tests + prescription, all up around $120. Seems pretty cheap.

PaulR1205 Active member

Member since 17 May 2022

PaulR1205Active member18 May 2022 15:34:33

@hdgh29 Wow!! Yes it really is!! It may just work out better just to be self insured with prices like that. Did you do all of this in Phnom Penh or did you fly to Thailand or somewhere else? As a matter of fact, how much is a flight to Thailand and Vietnam?