Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 9% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 21% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,043 Riels (RM22) | RM15 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (RM27) | RM14 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,642 Riels (RM13) | RM9 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,645 Riels (RM8) | RM7 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (RM8) | RM5.70 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (RM5.96) | RM4.47 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (RM34) | RM21 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,072 Riels (RM14) | RM12 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (RM5.49) | RM3.45 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (RM4.17) | RM12 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (RM50) | RM76 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,105 Riels (RM7) | RM4.36 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (RM5.54) | RM3.55 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 25% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,759,820 Riels (RM5,159) | RM3,045 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,427,400 Riels (RM2,631) | RM1,651 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467,134 Riels (RM506) | RM215 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (RM2,584) | RM1,361 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (RM1,504) | RM918 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (RM221) | RM195 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57,807 Riels (RM63) | RM129 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (RM1,806) | RM1,466 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502,264 Riels (RM544) | RM457 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (RM28) | RM27 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (RM14) | RM36 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 15% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (RM181) | RM254 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (RM150) | RM157 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,803 Riels (RM247) | RM300 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (RM218) | RM299 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 9% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (RM147,857) | RM151,448 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (RM4.40) | RM2.18 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (RM63) | RM107 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RM18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 13% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (RM9) | RM14 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (RM26) | RM27 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (RM119) | RM93 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (RM15) | RM22 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (RM16) | RM9 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (RM16) | RM14 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (RM8) | RM8 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (RM9) | RM7 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (RM23) | RM33 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 10% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (RM64) | RM88 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (RM35) | RM35 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (RM111) | RM175 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (RM130) | RM144 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (RM21) | RM29 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (RM12) | RM13 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (RM7) | RM17 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (RM2,544) | RM2,128 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (RM0.31) | RM0.25 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (RM296) | RM127 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,611 Riels (RM7) | RM17 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
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