Cost of Living in Cambodia

If you are living in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, for most part, it is an inexpensive place to live in or visit. Those on a budget in Phnom Penh can get by in about US$10 a day and accommodations can be as cheap as US$2. Food will come to about US$2 or US$3. Of course, if you want to travel out of the capital, expenses will be more as transport can be a major expense. TEFL teachers generally earn enough to lead a comfortable life in Cambodia. Basic costs of living are definitely lower than that of UK or US. Western food and beer are reasonably priced in Cambodia, so you can enjoy a good meal without having to stinge. Staple groceries also come cheap in supermarkets. Typical living expenses for an English teacher who earns about US$700 to about US$1100 can be about US$400 to US$500.