- 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 | 23,764 Riels (€5.00) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20,457 Riels (€4.30) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,851 Riels (€2.07) | €3.34 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11,614 Riels (€2.44) | €1.04 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,812 Riels (€1.85) | €1.89 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,809 Riels (€1.01) | €1.92 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51,996 Riels (€11) | €4.28 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,985 Riels (€2.73) | €1.91 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,314 Riels (€1.54) | €3.00 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,498 Riels (€0.74) | €0.95 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,549 Riels (€8) | €5.00 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,836 Riels (€1.44) | €2.25 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,928 Riels (€1.25) | €1.38 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,261,260 Riels (€897) | €1,817 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,920,270 Riels (€404) | €1,264 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428,550 Riels (€90) | €162 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,563,550 Riels (€539) | €1,104 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,516,770 Riels (€319) | €766 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 259,232 Riels (€55) | €81 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,954 Riels (€34) | €24 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,067,490 Riels (€435) | €467 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 551,894 Riels (€116) | €172 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,275 Riels (€5.53) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,255 Riels (€2.16) | €13 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 113,696 Riels (€24) | €87 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 119,139 Riels (€25) | €31 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 118,420 Riels (€25) | €85 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 209,333 Riels (€44) | €135 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 64% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,850,000 Riels (€25,220) | €25,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,747 Riels (€0.79) | €1.76 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,592 Riels (€12) | €90 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,863 Riels (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 25% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,725 Riels (€1.84) | €2.85 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,816 Riels (€5.43) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 182,686 Riels (€38) | €32 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14,775 Riels (€3.11) | €3.84 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,763 Riels (€2.69) | €3.41 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,020 Riels (€2.95) | €2.26 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,387 Riels (€1.34) | €1.61 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,647 Riels (€1.61) | €2.19 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31,912 Riels (€7) | €29 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,419 Riels (€14) | €47 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38,256 Riels (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94,273 Riels (€20) | €122 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153,494 Riels (€32) | €60 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,376 Riels (€4.08) | €11 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,933 Riels (€2.72) | €2.70 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,395 Riels (€1.14) | €4.00 | - 72% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,279,530 Riels (€480) | €565 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 304 Riels (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 213,794 Riels (€45) | €32 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6,286 Riels (€1.32) | €6.00 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,505 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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€6,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,039
(14,440,999 Riels)
in Phnom Penh.
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