- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Phnom Penh
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,764 Riels (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20,457 Riels (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,851 Riels (C$3.06) | C$5.67 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11,614 Riels (C$3.61) | C$2.31 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,812 Riels (C$2.74) | C$4.13 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,809 Riels (C$1.50) | C$2.54 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51,996 Riels (C$16) | C$9 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,985 Riels (C$4.04) | C$3.55 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,314 Riels (C$2.27) | C$3.02 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,498 Riels (C$1.09) | C$2.26 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,549 Riels (C$12) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,836 Riels (C$2.13) | C$2.18 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,928 Riels (C$1.84) | C$1.87 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,261,260 Riels (C$1,325) | C$1,209 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,920,270 Riels (C$597) | C$1,030 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428,550 Riels (C$133) | C$104 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,563,550 Riels (C$797) | C$919 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,516,770 Riels (C$472) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 259,232 Riels (C$81) | C$64 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,954 Riels (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,067,490 Riels (C$643) | C$393 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 551,894 Riels (C$172) | C$111 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,275 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,255 Riels (C$3.19) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 113,696 Riels (C$35) | C$58 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 119,139 Riels (C$37) | C$41 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 118,420 Riels (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 209,333 Riels (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,850,000 Riels (C$37,279) | C$23,851 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,747 Riels (C$1.17) | C$1.19 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,592 Riels (C$18) | C$47 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,863 Riels (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,725 Riels (C$2.71) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,816 Riels (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 182,686 Riels (C$57) | C$80 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14,775 Riels (C$4.60) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,763 Riels (C$3.97) | C$2.88 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,020 Riels (C$4.36) | C$3.82 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,387 Riels (C$1.99) | C$3.16 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,647 Riels (C$2.38) | C$2.53 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31,912 Riels (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,419 Riels (C$20) | C$45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,256 Riels (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94,273 Riels (C$29) | C$84 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153,494 Riels (C$48) | C$89 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,376 Riels (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,933 Riels (C$4.02) | C$5.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,395 Riels (C$1.68) | C$5.43 | - 69% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,279,530 Riels (C$709) | C$850 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 304 Riels (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 213,794 Riels (C$67) | C$34 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,286 Riels (C$1.96) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 322 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,803
(9,012,397 Riels)
in Phnom Penh.
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