Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 20% more expensive than in Makassar (Indonesia)
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 23% more expensive than in Makassar (Indonesia) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Makassar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,799 Riels (Rp 80,767) | Rp 60,527 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,515 Riels (Rp 99,080) | Rp 43,814 | + 126% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (Rp 40,523) | Rp 20,000 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,791 Riels (Rp 30,253) | Rp 17,814 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,487 Riels (Rp 29,072) | Rp 19,231 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,260 Riels (Rp 24,311) | Rp 24,559 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30,085 Riels (Rp 116,826) | Rp 89,043 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,486 Riels (Rp 52,371) | Rp 37,673 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,682 Riels (Rp 22,065) | Rp 14,996 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,531 Riels (Rp 13,710) | Rp 28,380 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48,058 Riels (Rp 186,621) | Rp 368,077 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,579 Riels (Rp 25,547) | Rp 16,718 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,749 Riels (Rp 18,442) | Rp 10,642 | + 73% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 19% more expensive than in Makassar (Indonesia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,628,100 Riels (Rp 14,088,853) | Rp 12,000,000 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,964,530 Riels (Rp 7,628,779) | Rp 7,000,000 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479,519 Riels (Rp 1,862,097) | Rp 328,313 | + 467% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,437,310 Riels (Rp 9,464,707) | Rp 7,500,000 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,364,490 Riels (Rp 5,298,668) | Rp 3,464,750 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,542 Riels (Rp 736,041) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,863 Riels (Rp 213,047) | Rp 373,115 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,291,230 Riels (Rp 5,014,181) | Rp 3,336,880 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (Rp 1,853,775) | Rp 1,000,000 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,339 Riels (Rp 98,397) | Rp 109,753 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,002 Riels (Rp 66,024) | Rp 35,000 | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 25% more expensive than in Makassar (Indonesia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (Rp 686,137) | Rp 713,846 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (Rp 510,031) | Rp 302,842 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (Rp 698,404) | Rp 918,077 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (Rp 895,328) | Rp 755,422 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 9% cheaper than in Makassar (Indonesia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (Rp 529,707,629) | Rp 350,000,000 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (Rp 16,115) | Rp 6,914 | + 133% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (Rp 226,829) | Rp 525,000 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (Rp 118,462) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 113% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 113% more expensive than in Makassar (Indonesia) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Makassar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (Rp 36,952) | Rp 13,400 | + 176% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (Rp 91,526) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (Rp 450,260) | Rp 175,000 | + 157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (Rp 55,291) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (Rp 68,840) | Rp 18,253 | + 277% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (Rp 61,021) | Rp 15,239 | + 300% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (Rp 26,608) | Rp 13,615 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (Rp 34,611) | Rp 15,205 | + 128% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (Rp 75,016) | Rp 35,000 | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 73% more expensive than in Makassar (Indonesia) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Makassar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (Rp 241,408) | Rp 126,385 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (Rp 160,660) | Rp 70,000 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (Rp 399,455) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (Rp 1,012,350) | Rp 443,373 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (Rp 75,577) | Rp 47,231 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (Rp 37,826) | Rp 32,966 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (Rp 23,457) | Rp 42,231 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (Rp 9,114,825) | Rp 7,500,000 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (Rp 1,116) | Rp 1,000 | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (Rp 1,061,423) | Rp 100,000 | + 961% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (Rp 25,875) | Rp 18,854 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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