Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 11% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (Rp 68,830) | Rp 53,037 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (Rp 87,652) | Rp 42,447 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (Rp 37,701) | Rp 21,500 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (Rp 28,408) | Rp 20,738 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,600 Riels (Rp 31,072) | Rp 20,514 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (Rp 19,858) | Rp 11,800 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (Rp 119,229) | Rp 50,000 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (Rp 50,569) | Rp 29,600 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (Rp 17,138) | Rp 24,557 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (Rp 12,707) | Rp 28,993 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (Rp 173,279) | Rp 316,667 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (Rp 24,157) | Rp 22,610 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (Rp 17,958) | Rp 18,993 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 40% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (Rp 15,650,891) | Rp 8,640,150 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (Rp 8,306,242) | Rp 4,076,650 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (Rp 1,726,634) | Rp 938,194 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (Rp 8,024,369) | Rp 4,266,930 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (Rp 5,210,328) | Rp 2,024,910 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (Rp 739,129) | Rp 971,181 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (Rp 215,879) | Rp 396,806 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (Rp 4,745,247) | Rp 4,874,240 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (Rp 1,724,683) | Rp 1,250,000 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (Rp 80,510) | Rp 66,032 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (Rp 52,372) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 18% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (Rp 638,356) | Rp 825,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (Rp 474,514) | Rp 600,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (Rp 649,769) | Rp 675,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (Rp 832,980) | Rp 833,333 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (Rp 492,820,164) | Rp 396,000,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (Rp 14,993) | Rp 8,428 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (Rp 211,033) | Rp 386,667 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,607 Riels (Rp 99,740) | Rp 61,557 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 4% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (Rp 34,378) | Rp 210,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (Rp 85,153) | Rp 125,000 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (Rp 418,905) | Rp 190,645 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (Rp 51,441) | Rp 53,333 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (Rp 64,046) | Rp 43,333 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (Rp 56,772) | Rp 22,500 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (Rp 24,755) | Rp 25,000 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (Rp 32,201) | Rp 19,250 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (Rp 69,792) | Rp 152,564 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (Rp 224,597) | Rp 354,839 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (Rp 149,472) | Rp 98,571 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (Rp 371,638) | Rp 716,129 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (Rp 941,853) | Rp 600,000 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (Rp 70,314) | Rp 108,333 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (Rp 35,192) | Rp 56,250 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (Rp 21,823) | Rp 55,000 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (Rp 8,480,092) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (Rp 1,039) | Rp 1,491 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (Rp 987,508) | Rp 995,486 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,080 Riels (Rp 25,580) | Rp 16,576 | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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