Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,131 Riels (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,772 Riels (C$3.72) | C$5.78 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,881 Riels (C$2.49) | C$1.98 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (C$2.48) | C$4.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (C$1.74) | C$3.17 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,564 Riels (C$4.29) | C$4.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (C$1.60) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (C$1.22) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,195 Riels (C$1.96) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (C$1.62) | C$1.93 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,124,640 Riels (C$1,621) | C$2,136 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,376,830 Riels (C$752) | C$1,241 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,474 Riels (C$102) | C$124 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (C$754) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (C$439) | C$805 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (C$64) | C$66 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,998 Riels (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (C$527) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 520,549 Riels (C$165) | C$97 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (C$3.95) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,384 Riels (C$43) | C$98 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (C$64) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (C$43,138) | C$22,942 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (C$1.28) | C$1.40 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (C$18) | C$67 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (C$2.48) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (C$35) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (C$4.50) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (C$4.56) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (C$4.70) | C$4.33 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (C$2.31) | C$3.16 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (C$2.68) | C$2.46 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (C$19) | C$51 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (C$33) | C$135 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (C$3.52) | C$5.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (C$2.00) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (C$742) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (C$86) | C$37 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,611 Riels (C$2.09) | C$11 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 11, 2022.
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