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Renovation Cost in Phnom Penh | SALA DECOR

Writer: songyod thomtitchong
songyod thomtitchong
Mar 18
3 min read

Updated: 5 days ago


Planning to renovate a house, villa, condo, or Borey home in Phnom Penh but not sure how much you should budget?

The cost of renovation can vary significantly. Two homes with the same floor area can have completely different renovation budgets because the final cost depends not only on size, but also on the existing condition of the property, design complexity, materials, built-in furniture, electrical and plumbing work, and the level of finishing.

This guide explains the main factors behind renovation costs in Phnom Penh and how to

build a realistic budget before starting constructionใ

Renovation Cost Is Not Only About Floor Area

A common mistake is to calculate renovation cost simply by multiplying the house area by a price per square meter.

In reality, 100 m² of simple cosmetic renovation can cost much less than 100 m² of a complete renovation involving new electrical systems, plumbing, ceilings, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens and custom furniture.

The floor area is only one part of the calculation.

What Is Included in a Home Renovation?


Basic Renovation

  • Painting

  • Minor repairs

  • Flooring replacement

  • Simple lighting

  • Minor carpentry

Mid-range Renovation

  • New flooring

  • Ceiling

  • Feature walls

  • Lighting upgrades

  • Kitchen/bathroom improvements

  • Built-in furniture

Full / High-end Renovation

  • Layout changes

  • Electrical rewiring

  • Plumbing replacement

  • Multiple bathrooms

  • Custom kitchen

  • Built-in furniture

  • Doors/windows

  • Exterior improvements

  • Custom metal/glass work

  • Premium finishes

🇬🇧 English

Renovation costs in Phnom Penh vary depending on the scope of work, materials, and level of finishing. At SALA DECOR, we focus on delivering high-quality renovation with transparent pricing and long-term value.

In general, renovation pricing in Cambodia is relatively affordable compared to other countries, but costs can vary significantly based on project complexity.

🇰🇭 Khmer

តម្លៃជួសជុលផ្ទះនៅភ្នំពេញអាស្រ័យលើប្រភេទការងារ សម្ភារៈ និងកម្រិតគុណភាព។ នៅ SALA DECOR យើងផ្តល់សេវាកម្មជួសជុលដែលមានតម្លាភាព និងគុណភាពខ្ពស់។

👉 ព័ត៌មានបន្ថែម៖ https://www.saladecor.com/renovate-phnom-penh

📊 Average Renovation Cost (Phnom Penh)


Where Does the Renovation Budget Go?

Construction & Finishing→ walls, floors, ceilings, painting

MEP→ electrical, plumbing, air conditioning

Built-in Furniture→ kitchen, wardrobe, TV wall, storage

Doors & Windows→ replacement / upgrade

Lighting→ fixtures + wiring + installation

Design & Project Management→ planning, drawings, coordination, site supervision

Hidden Renovation Costs You Should Prepare For

Renovation rarely goes exactly according to the original estimate. Existing buildings often reveal conditions that cannot be fully understood before demolition.

  • Water leakage

  • Old electrical wiring

  • Damaged plumbing

  • Uneven floors

  • Hidden structural issues

  • Mold / moisture

  • Additional demolition

  • Material price changes

  • Site access problems

    For this reason, homeowners should keep a contingency budget instead of spending 100% of their available budget on the initial renovation scope.

How to Save Money Without Making the Renovation Look Cheap

Spend more on:

  • waterproofing

  • electrical

  • plumbing

  • hardware

  • kitchen

  • bathroom

Save on:

  • decorative walls

  • unnecessary built-ins

  • excessive ceiling details

  • decorative materials that don't improve function

    Save on decoration. Don't save on things that are difficult or expensive to repair later.


🇬🇧 English

Here is a general cost range for renovation in Phnom Penh:

  • Basic renovation: $30 – $80 per m²

  • Mid-range renovation: $80 – $250 per m²

  • High-end renovation: $250 – $600+ per m²

For reference, office and interior fit-out projects in Cambodia typically range from $250 to $600 per m², depending on quality and materials .

👉 Example:

  • 60 m² condo → ~$3,000 – $15,000+

  • 100 m² house → ~$8,000 – $30,000+


🇰🇭 Khmer

តម្លៃជួសជុលជាមធ្យមនៅភ្នំពេញ៖

  • កម្រិតធម្មតា: $30 – $80 ក្នុងមួយម៉ែត្រការ៉េ

  • កម្រិតមធ្យម: $80 – $250 ក្នុងមួយម៉ែត្រការ៉េ

  • កម្រិតខ្ពស់: $250 – $600+ ក្នុងមួយម៉ែត្រការ៉េ

👉 ឧទាហរណ៍៖

  • ខុនដូ 60m² → ~$3,000 – $15,000+

  • ផ្ទះ 100m² → ~$8,000 – $30,000+

🧱 Factors That Affect Renovation Cost


🇬🇧 English

Several key factors influence renovation costs:

  • Material quality (tiles, wood, fixtures)

  • Scope of work (partial vs full renovation)

  • Custom built-in furniture

  • Electrical and plumbing upgrades

  • Labor and craftsmanship level

Higher-quality materials and detailed workmanship will increase cost—but also improve durability.

🇰🇭 Khmer

កត្តាដែលប៉ះពាល់ដល់តម្លៃជួសជុល៖

  • គុណភាពសម្ភារៈ

  • ប្រភេទការងារ (តិច ឬពេញលេញ)

  • គ្រឿងសង្ហារឹម built-in

  • ការកែលម្អប្រព័ន្ធភ្លើង និងទឹក

  • កម្លាំងពលកម្ម

👉 មើលបន្ថែម៖https://www.saladecor.com/renovate-phnom-penh

💡 Cost-Saving Tips


🇬🇧 English

To optimize your renovation budget:

  • Focus on essential areas (kitchen, bathroom)

  • Use mixed materials (premium + standard)

  • Avoid over-designing small spaces

  • Plan layout carefully before construction

Smart planning can significantly reduce unnecessary costs.

🇰🇭 Khmer

ដើម្បីសន្សំថវិកា៖

  • ផ្តោតលើតំបន់សំខាន់ (ផ្ទះបាយ បន្ទប់ទឹក)

  • ប្រើសម្ភារៈចម្រុះ

  • កុំរចនាខ្លាំងពេកសម្រាប់លំហតូច

  • រៀបចំផែនការជាមុន

👉 មើលបន្ថែម៖ https://www.saladecor.com/renovate-phnom-penh

🎯 Why Choose SALA DECOR for Renovation?


🇬🇧 English

SALA DECOR provides reliable renovation services in Phnom Penh with:

  • Transparent pricing and clear scope

  • High-quality craftsmanship

  • Efficient project management

  • Focus on residential renovation

We ensure every project delivers value and long-term performance.

🇰🇭 Khmer

SALA DECOR ផ្តល់សេវាកម្មជួសជុលដែលមានភាពជឿជាក់នៅភ្នំពេញ ដោយមាន៖

  • តម្លាភាព

  • គុណភាពការងារខ្ពស់

  • ការគ្រប់គ្រងគម្រោងល្អ

  • ផ្តោតលើផ្ទះស្នាក់នៅ

👉 មើលសេវាកម្ម៖ https://www.saladecor.com/renovate-phnom-penh



🇬🇧 English

If you are planning renovation in Phnom Penh, understanding the cost structure is the first step. SALA DECOR is ready to guide you with accurate estimates and professional execution.

បើអ្នកកំពុងរៀបចំជួសជុលផ្ទះនៅភ្នំពេញ ការយល់ដឹងអំពីតម្លៃគឺជាជំហានដំបូង។ SALA DECOR អាចជួយអ្នកជាមួយការវាយតម្លៃត្រឹមត្រូវ និងការអនុវត្តមានគុណភាព។

👉 ទាក់ទងមកយើង https://www.saladecor.com/renovate-phnom-penh

 
 
 

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