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Cost of living in Sihanoukville, Cambodia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,364 Riels (E£ 80) | E£ 72 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16,000 Riels (E£ 70) | E£ 72 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,500 Riels (E£ 46) | E£ 37 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,729 Riels (E£ 34) | E£ 14 | + 151% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,218 Riels (E£ 32) | E£ 20 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,250 Riels (E£ 19) | E£ 14 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,750 Riels (E£ 135) | E£ 29 | + 365% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,500 Riels (E£ 59) | E£ 21 | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,240 Riels (E£ 36) | E£ 5.86 | + 516% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,087 Riels (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (E£ 175) | E£ 92 | + 90% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,800 Riels (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 163% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,321 Riels (E£ 19) | E£ 10 | + 83% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 77% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,775,000 Riels (E£ 16,522) | E£ 5,401 | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,200,000 Riels (E£ 5,252) | E£ 3,866 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 220,000 Riels (E£ 963) | E£ 898 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000,000 Riels (E£ 8,753) | E£ 3,625 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 600,000 Riels (E£ 2,626) | E£ 2,335 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 Riels (E£ 525) | E£ 736 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,000 Riels (E£ 700) | E£ 365 | + 92% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 6,508 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 320,000 Riels (E£ 1,401) | E£ 1,877 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 67 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 2% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 740 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 681 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,691 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (E£ 438) | E£ 777 | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,969 Riels (E£ 17) | E£ 3.88 | + 348% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 182 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 18% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 33 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,000 Riels (E£ 70) | E£ 72 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Riels (E£ 175) | E£ 200 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,000 Riels (E£ 61) | E£ 26 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,990 Riels (E£ 17) | E£ 20 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,500 Riels (E£ 28) | E£ 15 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60,000 Riels (E£ 263) | E£ 46 | + 470% | |
Entertainment | + 177% | |||
Entertainment in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 177% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Riels (E£ 88) | E£ 153 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 99 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Riels (E£ 263) | E£ 249 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,000 Riels (E£ 70) | E£ 52 | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,500 Riels (E£ 46) | E£ 25 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,303 Riels (E£ 23) | E£ 19 | + 19% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,400,000 Riels (E£ 6,127) | E£ 416 | + 1372% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,600 Riels (E£ 16) | E£ 28 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00438
EGP
/
KHR
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Cost of living in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 62% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,532
(6,290,610 Riels)
in Sihanoukville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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