Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,590 Riels (C$5.83) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,148 Riels (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,529 Riels (C$3.14) | C$5.78 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,785 Riels (C$2.32) | C$1.98 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,777 Riels (C$2.32) | C$4.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,104 Riels (C$1.82) | C$3.04 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,577 Riels (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,051 Riels (C$4.18) | C$4.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,375 Riels (C$1.60) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,043 Riels (C$1.20) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,891 Riels (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,313 Riels (C$1.88) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,865 Riels (C$1.75) | C$1.93 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,184,230 Riels (C$1,544) | C$2,136 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,283,090 Riels (C$680) | C$1,241 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 274,528 Riels (C$82) | C$133 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,168,140 Riels (C$646) | C$1,120 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,199,730 Riels (C$357) | C$806 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 265,545 Riels (C$79) | C$66 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53,928 Riels (C$16) | C$54 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,742,620 Riels (C$519) | C$311 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 520,549 Riels (C$155) | C$97 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,197 Riels (C$3.63) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 115,364 Riels (C$34) | C$60 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,384 Riels (C$40) | C$98 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (C$60) | C$117 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 299,606,000 Riels (C$89,220) | C$22,942 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Riels (C$1.18) | C$1.39 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (C$17) | C$67 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,426 Riels (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (C$2.34) | C$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (C$4.24) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,088 Riels (C$4.20) | C$3.85 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,252 Riels (C$4.24) | C$4.28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,842 Riels (C$2.04) | C$3.11 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,631 Riels (C$2.27) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,470 Riels (C$5.80) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,110 Riels (C$17) | C$52 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,839 Riels (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 99,973 Riels (C$30) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,088 Riels (C$32) | C$96 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,767 Riels (C$5.59) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,157 Riels (C$3.32) | C$5.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,611 Riels (C$1.67) | C$7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (C$699) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,614 Riels (C$83) | C$35 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,317 Riels (C$1.88) | C$11 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 58 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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