Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,590 Riels (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,148 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,660 Riels (C$3.31) | C$5.78 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,785 Riels (C$2.42) | C$1.98 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,573 Riels (C$2.35) | C$4.18 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,457 Riels (C$2.01) | C$3.04 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,577 Riels (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,334 Riels (C$4.46) | C$4.24 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,348 Riels (C$1.66) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,255 Riels (C$1.32) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,291 Riels (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,313 Riels (C$1.96) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,621 Riels (C$1.75) | C$1.93 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,900,460 Riels (C$1,524) | C$2,136 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,378,790 Riels (C$740) | C$1,241 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 324,660 Riels (C$101) | C$133 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,358,770 Riels (C$734) | C$1,120 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,326,970 Riels (C$413) | C$806 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251,467 Riels (C$78) | C$66 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53,361 Riels (C$17) | C$54 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,827,940 Riels (C$568) | C$311 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525,762 Riels (C$164) | C$97 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,197 Riels (C$3.79) | C$25 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 115,364 Riels (C$36) | C$60 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,384 Riels (C$42) | C$98 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (C$63) | C$117 | - 47% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 299,606,000 Riels (C$93,171) | C$22,935 | + 306% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,968 Riels (C$1.23) | C$1.39 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25,941 Riels (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,833 Riels (C$2.44) | C$8 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 186,259 Riels (C$58) | C$77 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,515 Riels (C$4.51) | C$6 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,088 Riels (C$4.38) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,252 Riels (C$4.43) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,855 Riels (C$2.13) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,878 Riels (C$2.76) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,470 Riels (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,937 Riels (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 32,839 Riels (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 99,973 Riels (C$31) | C$117 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,088 Riels (C$34) | C$96 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,343 Riels (C$5.70) | C$9 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,386 Riels (C$3.54) | C$5.42 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,611 Riels (C$1.74) | C$7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (C$730) | C$647 | + 13% | |
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 | 279,614 Riels (C$87) | C$35 | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,186 Riels (C$1.92) | C$11 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,829 (15,529,710 Riels) in Phnom Penh.
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