- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Argentina
- Phnom Penh
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 20% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 20% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 30,286 Riels (ARS $61) | ARS $50 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,889 Riels (ARS $26) | ARS $41 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 11,857 Riels (ARS $24) | ARS $21 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,457 Riels (ARS $17.16) | ARS $5.92 | 190% |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,667 Riels (ARS $11.50) | ARS $11.70 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,571 Riels (ARS $11.30) | ARS $10.34 | 9% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35,000 Riels (ARS $71) | ARS $29 | 146% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,833 Riels (ARS $17.92) | ARS $10.45 | 72% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 8,840 Riels (ARS $17.94) | ARS $10.19 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 4,278 Riels (ARS $8.68) | ARS $7.02 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,778 Riels (ARS $95) | ARS $38 | 150% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,000 Riels (ARS $8.12) | ARS $12.04 | 33% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,900 Riels (ARS $5.88) | ARS $6.60 | 11% |
| Housing | 18% | ||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 18% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,771,430 Riels (ARS $5,623) | ARS $4,696 | 20% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 334,286 Riels (ARS $678) | ARS $481 | 41% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 103,571 Riels (ARS $210) | ARS $171 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,000,000 Riels (ARS $6,087) | ARS $5,618 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 490,000 Riels (ARS $994) | ARS $975 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Riels (ARS $41) | ARS $37 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,852 Riels (ARS $13.90) | ARS $25 | 45% |
| Clothes | 79% | ||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 79% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 73,667 Riels (ARS $149) | ARS $530 | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 21,333 Riels (ARS $43) | ARS $350 | 88% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 90,000 Riels (ARS $183) | ARS $552 | 67% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 90,000 Riels (ARS $183) | ARS $498 | 63% |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $126,517 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,100 Riels (ARS $10.35) | ARS $6.46 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 40,000 Riels (ARS $81) | ARS $98 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $38 | - |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 22% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 10,000 Riels (ARS $20) | ARS $34 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,667 Riels (ARS $32) | ARS $30 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,500 Riels (ARS $21) | ARS $13.94 | 53% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ARS $23 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Riels (ARS $4.06) | ARS $16.55 | 75% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,500 Riels (ARS $11.16) | ARS $12.62 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,400 Riels (ARS $41) | ARS $55 | 24% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 1% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,143 Riels (ARS $92) | ARS $154 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35,667 Riels (ARS $72) | ARS $74 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $438 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 137,143 Riels (ARS $278) | ARS $307 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,167 Riels (ARS $31) | ARS $38 | 20% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Riels (ARS $20) | ARS $17.58 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 4,286 Riels (ARS $8.70) | ARS $24 | 64% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 618,000 Riels (ARS $1,254) | ARS $1,147 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Riels (ARS $2.03) | ARS $1.97 | 3% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 256,000 Riels (ARS $519) | ARS $261 | 99% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 4,333 Riels (ARS $8.79) | ARS $9.37 | 6% |
| TOTAL | 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,399 prices entered by 1,209 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 4% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $16,278
(8,022,996 Riels)
in Phnom Penh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $15,625
in Buenos Aires.