Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Jiangmen (China)
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 12% cheaper than in Jiangmen (China) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,349 Riels (33元) | 80元 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,968 Riels (44元) | 30元 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,017 Riels (18元) | 12元 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,915 Riels (14元) | 20元 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,975 Riels (15元) | 20元 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,260 Riels (11元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,785 Riels (56元) | 40元 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,620 Riels (25元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,812 Riels (12元) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,886 Riels (7元) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,485 Riels (83元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,805 Riels (12元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,518 Riels (8元) | - | - | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 15% more expensive than in Jiangmen (China) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,600,450 Riels (6,563元) | 3,682元 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,971,280 Riels (3,594元) | 4,000元 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 482,852 Riels (880元) | 400元 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,086,240 Riels (3,803元) | 4,000元 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,368,130 Riels (2,494元) | 3,500元 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,542 Riels (346元) | 245元 | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,000 Riels (93元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,291,230 Riels (2,354元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (870元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,791 Riels (47元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,002 Riels (31元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Jiangmen (China) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (322元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (239元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201,221 Riels (367元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (420元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Jiangmen (China) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,247,000 Riels (230,140元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,455 Riels (8元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (106元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,521 Riels (56元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Jiangmen (China) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,343 Riels (21元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (43元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 174,747 Riels (319元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,021 Riels (36元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,976 Riels (27元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,527 Riels (30元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,383 Riels (12元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,951 Riels (16元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28,394 Riels (52元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% more expensive than in Jiangmen (China) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Jiangmen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,919 Riels (122元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 31,937 Riels (58元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (188元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162,764 Riels (297元) | 160元 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,510 Riels (34元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,437 Riels (19元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,038 Riels (11元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,311,750 Riels (4,214元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (0.52元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (498元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,850 Riels (12元) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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