Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 19% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 29% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (21,192 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (26,987 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (11,608 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (8,746 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 8,166 Riels (9,083 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (6,114 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (36,709 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (15,570 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (5,276 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (3,912 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (53,350 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 167% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (7,438 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 210% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (5,529 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 84% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (4,818,704 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 382% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (2,557,383 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 220% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (531,608 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (2,470,598 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (1,604,192 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (227,568 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (66,466 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (1,460,999 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (531,007 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (24,788 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 231% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (16,125 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (196,541 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (146,097 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (200,055 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (256,464 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (151,732,849 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (4,616 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (64,974 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (33,933 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (10,585 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (26,217 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (128,975 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (15,838 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (19,719 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (17,479 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (7,622 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (9,914 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (21,488 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 24% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (69,150 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (46,020 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (114,423 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (289,984 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 729% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (21,649 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (10,835 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (6,719 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (2,610,909 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (320 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (304,041 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (7,412 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 147% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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