- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- United Kingdom
- Siem Reap
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Siem Reap, Cambodia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Siem Reap (Cambodia) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26,257 Riels (£4.65) | £15 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26,093 Riels (£4.62) | £5.50 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,382 Riels (£0.95) | £3.42 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,359 Riels (£2.19) | £0.81 | + 171% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,301 Riels (£1.47) | £2.15 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,312 Riels (£0.59) | £1.37 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 74,995 Riels (£13) | £4.65 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,399 Riels (£1.67) | £1.77 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,635 Riels (£0.82) | £0.79 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,149 Riels (£0.38) | £1.64 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61,695 Riels (£11) | £7 | + 56% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,750 Riels (£1.20) | £1.76 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,792 Riels (£0.49) | £0.76 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Siem Reap (Cambodia) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,263,470 Riels (£578) | £1,307 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,152,340 Riels (£204) | £1,091 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 363,757 Riels (£64) | £181 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,121,620 Riels (£199) | £686 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 646,400 Riels (£115) | £568 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 160,000 Riels (£28) | £117 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 108,201 Riels (£19) | £22 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,400,000 Riels (£425) | £356 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 240,000 Riels (£43) | £79 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Riels (£3.54) | £8 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 Riels (£1.42) | £12 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Siem Reap (Cambodia) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 89,235 Riels (£16) | £67 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Riels (£14) | £32 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294,298 Riels (£52) | £60 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,377 Riels (£27) | £64 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Siem Reap (Cambodia) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 260,000,000 Riels (£46,070) | £17,989 | + 156% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,143 Riels (£0.73) | £1.14 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 105,000 Riels (£19) | £60 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33,928 Riels (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Siem Reap (Cambodia) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40,214 Riels (£7) | £3.17 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 120,000 Riels (£21) | £61 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21,663 Riels (£3.84) | £2.60 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,955 Riels (£3.00) | £1.39 | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,000 Riels (£1.95) | £3.06 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,173 Riels (£0.92) | £1.57 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,213 Riels (£2.70) | £1.96 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,000 Riels (£3.19) | £15 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Siem Reap (Cambodia) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,086 Riels (£10) | £36 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23,425 Riels (£4.15) | £18 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 235,000 Riels (£42) | £56 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,758 Riels (£2.97) | £7 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,456 Riels (£2.03) | £2.76 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,224 Riels (£0.75) | £4.24 | - 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,400,000 Riels (£602) | £401 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 220 Riels (£0.04) | £0.04 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 159,318 Riels (£28) | £37 | - 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,125 Riels (£0.91) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Siem Reap (Cambodia) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,312
(13,047,720 Riels)
in Siem Reap.
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