Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,349 Riels (kr30) | kr125 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,968 Riels (kr39) | kr72 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,017 Riels (kr16) | kr37 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,915 Riels (kr13) | kr11 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,975 Riels (kr13) | kr31 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,260 Riels (kr10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,785 Riels (kr50) | kr52 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,620 Riels (kr22) | kr18 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,812 Riels (kr11) | kr11 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,886 Riels (kr6) | kr13 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,485 Riels (kr74) | kr81 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,805 Riels (kr11) | kr19 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,518 Riels (kr7) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,698,960 Riels (kr6,051) | kr10,293 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,971,280 Riels (kr3,225) | kr7,078 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 482,852 Riels (kr790) | kr1,303 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,086,240 Riels (kr3,413) | kr6,025 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,368,130 Riels (kr2,238) | kr4,137 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,542 Riels (kr310) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,000 Riels (kr83) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,291,230 Riels (kr2,112) | kr3,019 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (kr781) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,791 Riels (kr42) | kr52 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,002 Riels (kr28) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (kr289) | kr781 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (kr215) | kr237 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201,221 Riels (kr329) | kr597 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (kr377) | kr1,050 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,247,000 Riels (kr206,509) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,455 Riels (kr7) | kr12 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (kr96) | kr388 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,519 Riels (kr50) | kr266 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,343 Riels (kr19) | kr58 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (kr39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 174,747 Riels (kr286) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,021 Riels (kr33) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,976 Riels (kr24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,527 Riels (kr27) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,383 Riels (kr10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,951 Riels (kr15) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28,394 Riels (kr46) | kr181 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,919 Riels (kr109) | kr380 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31,937 Riels (kr52) | kr219 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (kr168) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162,764 Riels (kr266) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,510 Riels (kr30) | kr73 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,437 Riels (kr17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,038 Riels (kr10) | kr33 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,311,750 Riels (kr3,781) | kr2,962 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (kr0.47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (kr447) | kr255 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,850 Riels (kr11) | kr47 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 67 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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