$80K in St. George = $25,000 in Phnom Penh
Your $80K salary in St. George (COL 96) has the same purchasing power as $25,000 in Phnom Penh (COL 30). Phnom Penh is cheaper — your money goes 69% further there.
Budget breakdown — $80K in both cities
What $80K actually buys you in each city after taxes and core expenses.
| Expense | St. George $80K | Phnom Penh $80K (same salary) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly take-home | $4,743 | $5,057 |
| 1BR rent | $1,300 | $350 |
| Groceries | $372 | $380 |
| Transport | $40 | $150 |
| Utilities | $148 | $60 |
| Internet | $63 | $40 |
| Left after essentials | $2,820/month | $4,077/month |
Frequently asked questions
What is $80K in St. George equivalent to in Phnom Penh?
$80K in St. George (COL index 96) has the same purchasing power as $25,000 in Phnom Penh (COL index 30). That's 69% less than your current salary.
If I move from St. George to Phnom Penh keeping my $80K salary, will I be better off?
Yes. If you keep earning $80K after moving to Phnom Penh, you'd have $1,257 more per month after core expenses — because Phnom Penh is cheaper than St. George.
How is the salary equivalent calculated?
The equivalent salary is calculated by multiplying your current salary by the ratio of the two cities' overall cost of living indices: $80K × (30 ÷ 96) = $25,000. This adjusts for differences in housing, food, transport, and general cost of living.
Other salary amounts — St. George to Phnom Penh
Equivalency uses overall COL index ratio. Take-home uses simplified federal/state brackets. Zillow · BLS · Numbeo · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only