Cost of living in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 9% cheaper than in Macao
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is 13% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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| Sihanoukville | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,460 Riels (37 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 46 Pataca | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 30 Pataca | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 19 Pataca | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 28 Pataca | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 28 Pataca | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 55 Pataca | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 23 Pataca | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 25 Pataca | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 13 Pataca | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 132 Pataca | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 16 Pataca | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13 Pataca | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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| Sihanoukville | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 16,372 Pataca | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 12,482 Pataca | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 845 Pataca | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 11,749 Pataca | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 8,195 Pataca | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 664 Pataca | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 175 Pataca | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 5,906 Pataca | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,290 Pataca | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 80 Pataca | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 42 Pataca | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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| Sihanoukville | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 617 Pataca | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 328 Pataca | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 681 Pataca | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,013 Pataca | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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| Sihanoukville | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 272,113 Pataca | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 11 Pataca | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 223 Pataca | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 101 Pataca | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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| Sihanoukville | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 61 Pataca | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 114 Pataca | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 291 Pataca | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 42 Pataca | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 34 Pataca | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 62 Pataca | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 13 Pataca | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 24 Pataca | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 261 Pataca | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sihanoukville (Cambodia) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sihanoukville | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 338 Pataca | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 262 Pataca | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,290 Pataca | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 620 Pataca | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 97 Pataca | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 41 Pataca | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 51 Pataca | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,392 Pataca | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.10 Pataca | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 1,187 Pataca | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Riels (10 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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