Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,784 Riels (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,571 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,417 Riels (C$3.38) | C$5.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,952 Riels (C$2.58) | C$1.85 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,872 Riels (C$2.23) | C$4.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,457 Riels (C$2.09) | C$3.04 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,577 Riels (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,334 Riels (C$4.65) | C$4.24 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,348 Riels (C$1.74) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,318 Riels (C$1.40) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,291 Riels (C$16) | C$18 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,313 Riels (C$2.05) | C$2.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,621 Riels (C$1.82) | C$1.93 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,159,620 Riels (C$1,674) | C$2,136 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,516,810 Riels (C$816) | C$1,241 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327,883 Riels (C$106) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,358,770 Riels (C$765) | C$1,120 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,326,970 Riels (C$430) | C$806 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251,467 Riels (C$82) | C$66 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 61,629 Riels (C$20) | C$50 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,827,940 Riels (C$593) | C$322 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525,762 Riels (C$171) | C$96 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,197 Riels (C$3.96) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 115,364 Riels (C$37) | C$61 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (C$45) | C$38 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,384 Riels (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (C$65) | C$112 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 299,606,000 Riels (C$97,194) | C$22,935 | + 324% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,968 Riels (C$1.29) | C$1.39 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (C$19) | C$67 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,833 Riels (C$2.54) | C$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 178,117 Riels (C$58) | C$77 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,870 Riels (C$4.50) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,996 Riels (C$4.54) | C$3.78 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,638 Riels (C$4.42) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,855 Riels (C$2.22) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,878 Riels (C$2.88) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,656 Riels (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,207 Riels (C$21) | C$50 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,271 Riels (C$11) | C$27 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 99,973 Riels (C$32) | C$117 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,824 Riels (C$36) | C$94 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,506 Riels (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,935 Riels (C$3.87) | C$5.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,987 Riels (C$1.62) | C$6 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (C$761) | C$647 | + 18% | |
| 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 | 248,851 Riels (C$81) | C$36 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,567 Riels (C$2.13) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 278 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,656 (14,352,016 Riels) in Phnom Penh.
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