VanBasket Cambodia

Food Prices in Cambodia — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

89.6

vs World Average

-10.4%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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Chocolate Coated Banana

Misota

Super Duper, សង្កាត់ទន្លេបាសាក់ 3 Nov

1.7 $
Creme Soda

Shasta

Super Duper, សង្កាត់ទន្លេបាសាក់ 31 Jul

0.68 $
DRIED PINEAPPLES WITH RED PEPPER

La Plantation

AEON Mall 1, សង្កាត់ទន្លេបាសាក់ 6 Jul

5 $
Coca Cola Plus

Coca-Cola

ផ្សារទំនើបបាយ័ណ, សង្កាត់បឹងកក់ទី ១ 5 May

5,000 KHR

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Cambodia is below the world average by 10.4%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.8% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Cambodia

Cambodia

89.6

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Indonesia 89.5 -10.5%

Malaysia 90 -10%

Turkey 88 -12%

Romania 88 -12%

Mexico 88 -12%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Cambodia?

No, food in Cambodia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 89.6 (world average = 100), meaning food is 10.4% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Cambodia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Cambodia you can expect to spend around $269. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 89.6 (world = 100).

How does Cambodia compare to similar countries?

Cambodia has a VanBasket Index of 89.6. Similar or nearby countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey.

How often is the food price data for Cambodia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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