Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 11% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 11% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Chumphon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,349 Riels (154 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,968 Riels (201 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,017 Riels (84 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,915 Riels (67 ฿) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,975 Riels (67 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,260 Riels (53 ฿) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,785 Riels (259 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,620 Riels (115 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,812 Riels (57 ฿) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,886 Riels (33 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,435 Riels (399 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,805 Riels (57 ฿) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,518 Riels (38 ฿) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Chumphon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,600,450 Riels (30,269 ฿) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,971,280 Riels (16,573 ฿) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 482,852 Riels (4,059 ฿) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,086,240 Riels (17,539 ฿) | 12,385 ฿ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,368,130 Riels (11,502 ฿) | 7,010 ฿ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,542 Riels (1,594 ฿) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,000 Riels (429 ฿) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,291,230 Riels (10,856 ฿) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (4,013 ฿) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,791 Riels (217 ฿) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,002 Riels (143 ฿) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Chumphon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (1,485 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (1,104 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201,221 Riels (1,692 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (1,938 ฿) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Chumphon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,247,000 Riels (1,061,373 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,455 Riels (37 ฿) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (491 ฿) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,520 Riels (257 ฿) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Chumphon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,343 Riels (95 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (198 ฿) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 174,747 Riels (1,469 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,021 Riels (168 ฿) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,976 Riels (126 ฿) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,527 Riels (139 ฿) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,383 Riels (54 ฿) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,951 Riels (75 ฿) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28,394 Riels (239 ฿) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 23% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Phnom Penh | Chumphon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,919 Riels (563 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31,937 Riels (268 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (865 ฿) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162,764 Riels (1,368 ฿) | 1,053 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,510 Riels (156 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 289% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,437 Riels (88 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,038 Riels (51 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,311,750 Riels (19,435 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (2.42 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (2,298 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,850 Riels (58 ฿) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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