Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (C$3.43) | C$5.78 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (C$2.59) | C$1.97 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,600 Riels (C$2.83) | C$4.31 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (C$1.81) | C$3.89 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (C$4.61) | C$4.59 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (C$1.56) | C$3.65 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (C$1.16) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (C$2.20) | C$2.55 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (C$1.64) | C$2.11 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (C$1,426) | C$2,291 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (C$757) | C$1,332 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (C$157) | C$124 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (C$731) | C$1,235 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (C$475) | C$875 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (C$67) | C$68 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (C$20) | C$54 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (C$432) | C$311 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (C$157) | C$140 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (C$4.77) | C$25 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (C$58) | C$57 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (C$59) | C$105 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
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$44,888) | C$22,942 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (C$1.37) | C$1.66 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,938 Riels (C$10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (C$3.13) | C$8 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (C$38) | C$77 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (C$4.69) | C$6 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (C$5.83) | C$4.17 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (C$5.17) | C$4.59 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (C$2.25) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (C$2.93) | C$2.78 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (C$20) | C$53 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (C$34) | C$135 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (C$86) | C$96 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (C$3.21) | C$4.71 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (C$1.99) | C$7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (C$772) | C$647 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (C$0.09) | C$0.24 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (C$90) | C$37 | + 142% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,081 Riels (C$2.33) | C$11 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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