Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 35% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India)
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 18% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Hyderabad, India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (₨381) | ₨481 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (₨485) | ₨396 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (₨209) | ₨210 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (₨157) | ₨60 | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,600 Riels (₨172) | ₨93 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (₨110) | ₨35 | + 213% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (₨660) | ₨293 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (₨280) | ₨221 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (₨95) | ₨34 | + 181% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (₨70) | ₨141 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (₨959) | ₨1,072 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (₨134) | ₨123 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (₨99) | ₨45 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 58% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (₨86,630) | ₨40,219 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (₨45,976) | ₨18,927 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (₨9,557) | ₨3,850 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (₨44,416) | ₨24,344 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (₨28,840) | ₨14,574 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (₨4,091) | ₨3,629 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (₨1,195) | ₨456 | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (₨26,266) | ₨32,213 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (₨9,546) | ₨14,882 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (₨446) | ₨741 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (₨290) | ₨1,126 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 15% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (₨3,533) | ₨2,312 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (₨2,627) | ₨2,335 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (₨3,597) | ₨4,924 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (₨4,611) | ₨3,580 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (₨2,727,842) | ₨1,400,270 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (₨83) | ₨114 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (₨1,168) | ₨899 | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,609 Riels (₨552) | ₨428 | + 29% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 37% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (₨190) | ₨247 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (₨471) | ₨352 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (₨2,319) | ₨662 | + 251% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (₨285) | ₨802 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (₨355) | ₨170 | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (₨314) | ₨279 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (₨137) | ₨164 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (₨178) | ₨114 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (₨386) | ₨470 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 45% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (₨1,243) | ₨1,691 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (₨827) | ₨617 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (₨2,057) | ₨1,407 | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (₨5,213) | ₨1,559 | + 234% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (₨389) | ₨406 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (₨195) | ₨208 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (₨121) | ₨216 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (₨46,939) | ₨56,796 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (₨5.75) | ₨1.17 | + 392% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (₨5,466) | ₨1,399 | + 291% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,080 Riels (₨142) | ₨303 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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