Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 12% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,590 Riels (Rp 67,878) | Rp 56,714 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,148 Riels (Rp 83,672) | Rp 56,461 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,408 Riels (Rp 36,061) | Rp 33,838 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,556 Riels (Rp 26,181) | Rp 22,212 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,500 Riels (Rp 25,988) | Rp 23,258 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,104 Riels (Rp 21,151) | Rp 11,982 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 93,509 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,051 Riels (Rp 48,686) | Rp 30,321 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,375 Riels (Rp 18,623) | Rp 17,658 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,927 Riels (Rp 13,607) | Rp 27,830 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,313 Riels (Rp 146,612) | Rp 326,017 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 17,136 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,739 Riels (Rp 19,884) | Rp 19,090 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 33% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,184,230 Riels (Rp 17,962,874) | Rp 7,596,500 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,283,090 Riels (Rp 7,910,694) | Rp 5,117,750 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 274,528 Riels (Rp 951,214) | Rp 873,656 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,168,140 Riels (Rp 7,512,403) | Rp 5,641,320 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,199,730 Riels (Rp 4,156,953) | Rp 3,448,540 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 265,545 Riels (Rp 920,089) | Rp 393,110 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,401 Riels (Rp 164,241) | Rp 367,563 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,742,620 Riels (Rp 6,038,016) | Rp 4,188,290 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 520,549 Riels (Rp 1,803,654) | Rp 1,506,450 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 53,537 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 45,769 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 5% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 704,809 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (Rp 479,380) | Rp 429,575 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,318,920 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,192,270 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 9% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 316,825,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,971 Riels (Rp 13,758) | Rp 8,410 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 396,378 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,426 Riels (Rp 84,635) | Rp 68,583 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 35% more expensive than in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (Rp 27,185) | Rp 18,309 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 69,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (Rp 381,687) | Rp 189,155 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (Rp 49,335) | Rp 94,545 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,106 Riels (Rp 48,875) | Rp 22,875 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 28,380 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,033 Riels (Rp 24,368) | Rp 18,309 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,631 Riels (Rp 26,440) | Rp 13,223 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,588 Riels (Rp 67,869) | Rp 69,214 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Denpasar, Bali (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Phnom Penh | Denpasar, Bali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,110 Riels (Rp 197,882) | Rp 219,371 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,405 Riels (Rp 112,279) | Rp 109,238 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (Rp 356,421) | Rp 362,797 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,665 Riels (Rp 376,514) | Rp 642,118 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,767 Riels (Rp 65,025) | Rp 119,089 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,157 Riels (Rp 38,658) | Rp 38,571 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,657 Riels (Rp 19,601) | Rp 43,179 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,479,240 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,316 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 268,370 Riels (Rp 929,877) | Rp 531,702 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,569 Riels (Rp 22,763) | Rp 28,225 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2021.
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