- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Netherlands
- Phnom Penh
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,238 Riels (€5.89) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21,095 Riels (€4.56) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,525 Riels (€2.28) | €3.34 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10,939 Riels (€2.37) | €1.00 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,399 Riels (€2.03) | €1.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,520 Riels (€0.98) | €1.92 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48,720 Riels (€11) | €4.28 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,760 Riels (€2.76) | €1.91 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,761 Riels (€1.68) | €3.00 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Riels (€0.73) | €0.95 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,728 Riels (€9) | €5.00 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,913 Riels (€1.50) | €2.21 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,642 Riels (€1.22) | €1.38 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,134,440 Riels (€894) | €1,817 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,891,610 Riels (€409) | €1,264 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 371,302 Riels (€80) | €162 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,756,300 Riels (€596) | €1,104 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,596,960 Riels (€346) | €766 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 249,790 Riels (€54) | €81 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 168,150 Riels (€36) | €24 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,088,510 Riels (€452) | €456 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 535,817 Riels (€116) | €183 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,666 Riels (€5.99) | €6 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,612 Riels (€1.65) | €13 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 26% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 148,433 Riels (€32) | €87 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 181,007 Riels (€39) | €31 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,080 Riels (€25) | €85 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 164,344 Riels (€36) | €135 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 61% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,625,000 Riels (€25,665) | €25,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,949 Riels (€0.85) | €1.76 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,152 Riels (€13) | €90 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 34% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,921 Riels (€1.93) | €2.97 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Riels (€2.60) | €11 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 135,852 Riels (€29) | €32 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 26,793 Riels (€5.80) | €3.84 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,389 Riels (€2.68) | €3.53 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,731 Riels (€2.97) | €2.79 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,052 Riels (€1.31) | €1.61 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,808 Riels (€1.47) | €2.28 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31,878 Riels (€7) | €27 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,038 Riels (€15) | €48 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36,324 Riels (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95,256 Riels (€21) | €122 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162,132 Riels (€35) | €60 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,894 Riels (€3.87) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,924 Riels (€2.80) | €2.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,308 Riels (€1.15) | €4.00 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 631,221 Riels (€137) | €168 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 314 Riels (€0.07) | €0.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212,583 Riels (€46) | €32 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,271 Riels (€1.36) | €6.00 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,576 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,700
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,059
(14,139,020 Riels)
in Phnom Penh.
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