- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Netherlands
- Phnom Penh
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 31% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,409 Riels (€5.96) | €15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21,239 Riels (€4.30) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,150 Riels (€2.06) | €3.34 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,995 Riels (€1.82) | €1.08 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,554 Riels (€1.93) | €1.89 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,947 Riels (€1.20) | €1.92 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53,056 Riels (€11) | €4.28 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,891 Riels (€3.02) | €1.91 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,483 Riels (€1.52) | €3.00 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,398 Riels (€0.69) | €0.95 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,551 Riels (€8) | €5.00 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,220 Riels (€1.26) | €2.36 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,113 Riels (€1.24) | €1.38 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,432,770 Riels (€898) | €1,817 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,108,040 Riels (€427) | €1,264 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470,866 Riels (€95) | €162 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,530,800 Riels (€513) | €1,104 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,513,910 Riels (€307) | €766 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 272,993 Riels (€55) | €81 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 96,297 Riels (€20) | €24 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,059,130 Riels (€417) | €437 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 554,707 Riels (€112) | €129 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,275 Riels (€5.32) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,255 Riels (€2.08) | €14 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 116,969 Riels (€24) | €87 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 119,139 Riels (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 133,277 Riels (€27) | €85 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (€41) | €135 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 34% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,328,000 Riels (€64,062) | €25,000 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,869 Riels (€0.78) | €1.76 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,592 Riels (€12) | €90 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,086 Riels (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,239 Riels (€1.87) | €3.33 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,641 Riels (€4.79) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 169,000 Riels (€34) | €31 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14,788 Riels (€2.99) | €3.58 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,217 Riels (€2.68) | €3.74 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,541 Riels (€2.94) | €2.80 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,228 Riels (€1.26) | €1.37 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,860 Riels (€1.59) | €1.63 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,784 Riels (€3.80) | €27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,251 Riels (€14) | €49 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,386 Riels (€7) | €20 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88,404 Riels (€18) | €116 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133,458 Riels (€27) | €60 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,376 Riels (€3.92) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,355 Riels (€2.50) | €2.70 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,861 Riels (€0.98) | €4.00 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (€464) | €582 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 304 Riels (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 252,623 Riels (€51) | €32 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,552 Riels (€1.33) | €6.00 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,521 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 41% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,600
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,314
(16,363,844 Riels)
in Phnom Penh.
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