Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 21% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 36% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (2,833 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (3,607 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (1,552 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (1,169 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 8,166 Riels (1,214 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (817 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (4,907 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (2,081 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (705 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (523 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (7,131 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (994 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (739 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 28% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (644,098 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (341,836 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (71,058 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (330,235 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (214,426 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (30,418 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (8,884 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (195,286 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (70,978 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (3,313 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (2,155 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 38% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (26,271 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (19,528 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (26,741 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (34,280 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (20,281,546 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (617 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (8,685 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (4,536 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (1,415 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (3,504 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (17,240 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (2,117 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (2,636 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (2,336 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (1,019 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (1,325 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (2,872 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 7% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (9,243 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (6,151 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (15,294 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (38,761 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (2,894 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (1,448 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (898 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (348,990 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (43 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (40,640 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (991 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 1% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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