Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 40% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 34% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (49 kr) | 117 kr | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (62 kr) | 93 kr | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (27 kr) | 55 kr | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (20 kr) | 15 kr | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,166 Riels (21 kr) | 38 kr | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (14 kr) | 34 kr | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (84 kr) | 53 kr | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (36 kr) | 33 kr | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (9 kr) | 19 kr | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (123 kr) | 103 kr | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (17 kr) | 23 kr | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 6% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 42% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (11,079 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (5,880 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (1,222 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (5,680 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (3,688 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (523 kr) | 410 kr | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (153 kr) | 359 kr | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (3,359 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (1,221 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (57 kr) | 67 kr | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (37 kr) | 166 kr | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (452 kr) | 992 kr | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (336 kr) | 419 kr | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (460 kr) | 933 kr | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (590 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 52% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (348,858 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (11 kr) | 17 kr | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (149 kr) | 606 kr | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (78 kr) | 319 kr | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (24 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (60 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (297 kr) | 260 kr | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (36 kr) | 41 kr | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (45 kr) | 31 kr | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (40 kr) | 28 kr | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (49 kr) | 295 kr | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 33% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (159 kr) | 415 kr | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (106 kr) | 274 kr | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (263 kr) | 819 kr | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (667 kr) | 750 kr | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (50 kr) | 140 kr | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (25 kr) | 42 kr | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (15 kr) | 72 kr | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (6,003 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (0.74 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (699 kr) | 290 kr | + 141% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (17 kr) | 67 kr | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 169 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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