Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 20% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,043 Riels (2,945 Franc) | 6,245 Franc | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (3,660 Franc) | 4,662 Franc | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,642 Riels (1,711 Franc) | 3,534 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,645 Riels (1,123 Franc) | 1,153 Franc | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (1,152 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (808 Franc) | 873 Franc | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (4,638 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,072 Riels (1,921 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (744 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (566 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (6,839 Franc) | 5,329 Franc | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,105 Riels (897 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (751 Franc) | 309 Franc | + 143% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 44% 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 | 4,759,820 Riels (699,490 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,427,400 Riels (356,724 Franc) | 529,519 Franc | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467,134 Riels (68,649 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (350,283 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (203,852 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (29,959 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57,807 Riels (8,495 Franc) | 26,492 Franc | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (244,866 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502,264 Riels (73,811 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (3,781 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (1,836 Franc) | 8,169 Franc | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 45% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (24,595 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (20,332 Franc) | 39,775 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,803 Riels (33,477 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (29,568 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 23% cheaper than 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 | 136,408,000 Riels (20,046,130 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (597 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (8,584 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,457 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (1,153 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (3,479 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (16,189 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (2,092 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (2,119 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (2,184 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (1,074 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (1,246 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (3,128 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (8,714 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (4,756 Franc) | 9,129 Franc | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (15,117 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (17,691 Franc) | 44,455 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (2,798 Franc) | 5,731 Franc | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (1,638 Franc) | 2,508 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (930 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (344,939 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (42 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (40,168 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,955 Riels (1,022 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 65 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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