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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh: Average gross pay is 35% higher in Ho Chi Minh. Cost of living is 25% cheaper in Phnom Penh. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Phnom Penh is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.1/10 compared to 9/10.

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Phnom Penh
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Ho Chi Minh

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$10,000/yr
$13,500/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$4,000
$6,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$8,500
$11,500
Senior Developer Pay
$14,500
$21,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$21,000
$29,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$280
$350
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$165
$210
Groceries (Monthly)
$90
$100
Public Transport Pass
$8
$10
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$58
$65
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$415/mo
CHEAPER
$553/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
20%
Social Security Deduction
0%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$531/mo
$690/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$116/mo
$137/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~86 months
~73 months
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