Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,590 Riels (2,717 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,148 Riels (3,349 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,408 Riels (1,443 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,556 Riels (1,048 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,500 Riels (1,040 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,104 Riels (847 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,051 Riels (1,949 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,375 Riels (745 Franc) | 757 Franc | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,927 Riels (545 Franc) | 627 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,313 Riels (5,868 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,371 Franc | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,739 Riels (796 Franc) | 294 Franc | + 170% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,184,230 Riels (718,925 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,283,090 Riels (316,609 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 274,528 Riels (38,070 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,168,140 Riels (300,668 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,199,730 Riels (166,373 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 265,545 Riels (36,825 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,401 Riels (6,573 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,742,620 Riels (241,659 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 520,549 Riels (72,187 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,450 Franc | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 34% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 34,209 Franc | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (19,186 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 41,038 Franc | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,006 Franc | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 10,449,300 Franc | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Riels (551 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 27,308 Franc | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,426 Riels (3,387 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 14% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (1,088 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,160 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (15,276 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (1,975 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,106 Riels (1,956 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,058 Franc | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,033 Riels (975 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,631 Riels (1,058 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,588 Riels (2,716 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,110 Riels (7,920 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,405 Riels (4,494 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (14,265 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,665 Riels (15,069 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,767 Riels (2,602 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,157 Riels (1,547 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,657 Riels (784 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 95 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 268,370 Riels (37,216 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,569 Riels (911 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 149 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2021.
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