- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Ivory Coast
- Phnom Penh
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 25% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,409 Riels (3,904 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21,239 Riels (2,820 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,150 Riels (1,347 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,995 Riels (1,194 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,554 Riels (1,268 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,947 Riels (790 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53,056 Riels (7,043 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,891 Riels (1,977 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,483 Riels (993 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,398 Riels (451 Franc) | 575 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,551 Riels (5,250 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,220 Riels (826 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,113 Riels (812 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 108% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,432,770 Riels (588,461 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,108,040 Riels (279,847 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470,866 Riels (62,509 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,530,800 Riels (335,970 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,513,910 Riels (200,975 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 272,993 Riels (36,240 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 96,297 Riels (12,784 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,059,130 Riels (273,355 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 554,707 Riels (73,639 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,275 Riels (3,488 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,255 Riels (1,361 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 60% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 116,969 Riels (15,528 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 119,139 Riels (15,816 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 133,277 Riels (17,693 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (26,710 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 30% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,328,000 Riels (41,993,311 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 312% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,869 Riels (514 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,592 Riels (7,778 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,086 Riels (4,127 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 23% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,239 Riels (1,226 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,641 Riels (3,138 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 169,000 Riels (22,435 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14,788 Riels (1,963 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,217 Riels (1,755 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,541 Riels (1,930 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,228 Riels (827 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,860 Riels (1,043 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,784 Riels (2,494 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 38% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,251 Riels (9,060 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,386 Riels (4,565 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88,404 Riels (11,736 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133,458 Riels (17,717 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,376 Riels (2,572 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,355 Riels (1,640 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,861 Riels (645 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (304,277 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 304 Riels (40 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 252,623 Riels (33,536 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,552 Riels (870 Franc) | 889 Franc | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 422 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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3,870,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,812,353 Franc
(21,184,944 Riels)
in Phnom Penh.
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