Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 55% more expensive than in Dinajpur (Bangladesh)
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Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 102% more expensive than in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Dinajpur | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,349 Riels (Taka 556) | Taka 250 | + 122% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,968 Riels (Taka 726) | Taka 175 | + 316% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,017 Riels (Taka 304) | Taka 140 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,915 Riels (Taka 240) | Taka 56 | + 326% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,975 Riels (Taka 242) | Taka 186 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,260 Riels (Taka 190) | Taka 50 | + 279% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,785 Riels (Taka 933) | Taka 300 | + 211% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,620 Riels (Taka 413) | Taka 139 | + 198% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,812 Riels (Taka 206) | Taka 20 | + 932% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,886 Riels (Taka 118) | Taka 250 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,485 Riels (Taka 1,379) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,805 Riels (Taka 206) | Taka 110 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,518 Riels (Taka 137) | Taka 40 | + 242% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 42% more expensive than in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Dinajpur | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,600,450 Riels (Taka 109,123) | Taka 20,000 | + 446% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,971,280 Riels (Taka 59,746) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 482,852 Riels (Taka 14,634) | Taka 2,000 | + 632% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,086,240 Riels (Taka 63,230) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,368,130 Riels (Taka 41,466) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,542 Riels (Taka 5,745) | Taka 3,000 | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,000 Riels (Taka 1,546) | Taka 800 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,291,230 Riels (Taka 39,135) | Taka 40,000 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (Taka 14,468) | Taka 8,000 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,791 Riels (Taka 782) | Taka 300 | + 161% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,002 Riels (Taka 515) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 33% more expensive than in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (Taka 5,355) | Taka 2,000 | + 168% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (Taka 3,981) | Taka 4,000 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201,221 Riels (Taka 6,099) | Taka 5,000 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (Taka 6,988) | Taka 5,000 | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 65% more expensive than in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,247,000 Riels (Taka 3,826,328) | Taka 1,500,000 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,455 Riels (Taka 135) | Taka 121 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (Taka 1,770) | Taka 1,000 | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,521 Riels (Taka 925) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 60% more expensive than in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Dinajpur | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,343 Riels (Taka 344) | Taka 240 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (Taka 714) | Taka 360 | + 98% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 174,747 Riels (Taka 5,296) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,021 Riels (Taka 607) | Taka 110 | + 452% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,976 Riels (Taka 454) | Taka 125 | + 263% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,527 Riels (Taka 501) | Taka 350 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,383 Riels (Taka 193) | Taka 66 | + 194% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,951 Riels (Taka 271) | Taka 71 | + 280% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28,394 Riels (Taka 861) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 36% more expensive than in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Dinajpur | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,919 Riels (Taka 2,028) | Taka 1,000 | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 31,937 Riels (Taka 968) | Taka 500 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (Taka 3,118) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162,764 Riels (Taka 4,933) | Taka 2,000 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,510 Riels (Taka 561) | Taka 1,500 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,437 Riels (Taka 316) | Taka 200 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,038 Riels (Taka 183) | Taka 1,166 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,311,750 Riels (Taka 70,065) | Taka 30,000 | + 134% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (Taka 9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (Taka 8,284) | Taka 500 | + 1557% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,850 Riels (Taka 208) | Taka 280 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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