- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Egypt
- Sihanoukville
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sihanoukville, Cambodia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 99% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,000 Riels (E£ 61) | E£ 66 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16,000 Riels (E£ 70) | E£ 55 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,500 Riels (E£ 46) | E£ 32 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9,100 Riels (E£ 40) | E£ 12 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,373 Riels (E£ 32) | E£ 16 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,500 Riels (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,750 Riels (E£ 134) | E£ 27 | + 395% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,500 Riels (E£ 59) | E£ 15 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,240 Riels (E£ 36) | E£ 5.21 | + 590% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,273 Riels (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | E£ 88 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8,000 Riels (E£ 35) | E£ 9 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,250 Riels (E£ 19) | E£ 2.28 | + 714% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 118% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,775,000 Riels (E£ 16,461) | E£ 4,826 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,200,000 Riels (E£ 5,232) | E£ 2,486 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 270,000 Riels (E£ 1,177) | E£ 245 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000,000 Riels (E£ 8,721) | E£ 2,488 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 600,000 Riels (E£ 2,616) | E£ 1,489 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 Riels (E£ 523) | E£ 238 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Riels (E£ 698) | E£ 397 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 6,060 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 320,000 Riels (E£ 1,395) | E£ 1,489 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 55 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 1% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 644 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 604 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,360 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (E£ 436) | E£ 581 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 17% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 348,808 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,969 Riels (E£ 17) | E£ 3.19 | + 443% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 123 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,000 Riels (E£ 70) | E£ 90 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Riels (E£ 174) | E£ 98 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,000 Riels (E£ 61) | E£ 23 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,980 Riels (E£ 9) | E£ 13 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (E£ 35) | E£ 12 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 28 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 180% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Riels (E£ 87) | E£ 119 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 73 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 323 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Riels (E£ 262) | E£ 214 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Riels (E£ 52) | E£ 52 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (E£ 26) | E£ 24 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,545 Riels (E£ 20) | E£ 19 | + 2% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,523 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,400,000 Riels (E£ 6,105) | E£ 379 | + 1512% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,600 Riels (E£ 16) | E£ 26 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00436
EGP
/
KHR
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Cost of living in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 76% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 24,583
(5,637,781 Riels)
in Sihanoukville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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