- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Netherlands
- Phnom Penh
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,118 Riels (€4.98) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21,484 Riels (€4.44) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,747 Riels (€2.22) | €3.34 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,373 Riels (€2.56) | €1.01 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,507 Riels (€1.76) | €1.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,433 Riels (€0.92) | €1.92 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49,257 Riels (€10) | €4.28 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,527 Riels (€2.59) | €1.91 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,548 Riels (€1.56) | €3.00 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,212 Riels (€0.66) | €0.95 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38,646 Riels (€8) | €5.00 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,532 Riels (€1.35) | €2.25 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,276 Riels (€1.30) | €1.38 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,314,000 Riels (€891) | €1,817 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,962,330 Riels (€405) | €1,264 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 369,706 Riels (€76) | €162 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,756,300 Riels (€569) | €1,104 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,596,960 Riels (€330) | €766 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 249,790 Riels (€52) | €81 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 157,714 Riels (€33) | €24 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,088,510 Riels (€432) | €456 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 535,817 Riels (€111) | €183 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,299 Riels (€5.43) | €7 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,813 Riels (€1.82) | €13 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 148,433 Riels (€31) | €87 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 181,007 Riels (€37) | €31 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117,080 Riels (€24) | €85 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 164,344 Riels (€34) | €135 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 65% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,850,000 Riels (€24,762) | €25,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,736 Riels (€0.77) | €1.76 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,152 Riels (€12) | €90 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,389 Riels (€7) | €23 | - 71% | |
| 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) | 9,026 Riels (€1.86) | €2.97 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,312 Riels (€5.44) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 182,195 Riels (€38) | €32 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 26,793 Riels (€5.54) | €3.84 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,347 Riels (€2.55) | €3.53 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,731 Riels (€2.84) | €2.79 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,052 Riels (€1.25) | €1.61 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,808 Riels (€1.41) | €2.28 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36,602 Riels (€8) | €27 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,155 Riels (€13) | €48 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36,324 Riels (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95,256 Riels (€20) | €122 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153,452 Riels (€32) | €60 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,109 Riels (€3.74) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,924 Riels (€2.67) | €2.70 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,283 Riels (€0.88) | €4.00 | - 78% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 631,221 Riels (€130) | €168 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 314 Riels (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212,583 Riels (€44) | €32 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,960 Riels (€1.23) | €6.00 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,632 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,300
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,676
(12,952,084 Riels)
in Phnom Penh.
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