Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,043 Riels (kr34) | kr131 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (kr42) | kr77 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,642 Riels (kr20) | kr38 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,645 Riels (kr13) | kr11 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (kr13) | kr29 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (kr9) | kr21 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (kr53) | kr40 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,072 Riels (kr22) | kr17 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (kr9) | kr11 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (kr7) | kr8 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (kr79) | kr72 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,105 Riels (kr10) | kr21 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (kr9) | kr13 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 42% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,759,820 Riels (kr8,068) | kr11,583 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,427,400 Riels (kr4,114) | kr9,449 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467,134 Riels (kr792) | kr848 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (kr4,040) | kr8,388 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (kr2,351) | kr6,707 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (kr346) | kr587 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57,807 Riels (kr98) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (kr2,824) | kr2,600 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502,264 Riels (kr851) | kr552 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (kr44) | kr61 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (kr21) | kr131 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (kr284) | kr736 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (kr234) | kr300 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,803 Riels (kr386) | kr906 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (kr341) | kr1,028 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 61% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (kr231,201) | kr286,083 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (kr7) | kr14 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (kr99) | kr613 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr320 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 35% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (kr13) | kr35 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (kr40) | kr82 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (kr187) | kr500 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (kr24) | kr37 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (kr24) | kr19 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (kr25) | kr18 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (kr12) | kr11 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (kr14) | kr16 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (kr36) | kr217 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (kr101) | kr369 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (kr55) | kr219 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (kr174) | kr698 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (kr204) | kr637 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (kr32) | kr86 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (kr19) | kr48 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (kr11) | kr47 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (kr3,978) | kr3,682 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (kr0.49) | kr0.94 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (kr463) | kr196 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,955 Riels (kr12) | kr50 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 43 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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