Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 22% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (72 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (92 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (40 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (30 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,166 Riels (31 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (21 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (126 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (53 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (18 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (13 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (182 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (25 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (19 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 22% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (16,483 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (8,748 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (1,818 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (8,451 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (5,488 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (778 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (227 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (4,998 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (1,816 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (85 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (55 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (672 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (500 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (684 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (877 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 30% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (519,037 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (16 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (222 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (116 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 9% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (36 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (90 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (441 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (54 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (67 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (60 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (26 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (34 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (74 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (237 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (157 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (391 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (992 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 102% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (74 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (37 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (23 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (8,931 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (1.09 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (1,040 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (25 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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