Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 41% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,799 Riels (41 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,515 Riels (51 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (21 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,791 Riels (15 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,487 Riels (15 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,260 Riels (12 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,085 Riels (60 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,486 Riels (27 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,682 Riels (11 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,531 Riels (7 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48,058 Riels (96 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,579 Riels (13 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,749 Riels (9 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 30% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 54% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,628,100 Riels (7,218 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,964,530 Riels (3,908 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479,519 Riels (954 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,437,310 Riels (4,849 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,364,490 Riels (2,715 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,542 Riels (377 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,863 Riels (109 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,291,230 Riels (2,569 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (950 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,339 Riels (50 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,002 Riels (34 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 35% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (352 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (261 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (358 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (459 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (271,372 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (8 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (116 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (61 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 40% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (19 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (47 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (231 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (28 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (35 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (31 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (14 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (18 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (38 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 47% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (124 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (82 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (205 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (519 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (39 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (19 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (12 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (4,670 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (0.57 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (544 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (13 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 83 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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