The current minimum wage of USD 208 is far below the threshold of a dignified life. According to the Asia Floor Wage Alliance’s 2024 Consumption Survey, workers spend a monthly average of USD 408 on food and non-food items, almost double their average income of USD 250. The Anker Research Institute estimates that in 2024, the gross living wage for urban Cambodia is USD 232 per month, while households in urban areas require about USD 417 per month to secure a basic but decent standard of l...
