Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 18% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 109% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (9,879 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (12,580 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 134% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (5,411 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (4,077 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 196% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,166 Riels (4,234 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (2,850 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (17,113 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (7,258 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 482% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (2,460 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (1,824 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (24,870 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (3,467 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 206% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (2,578 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 100% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (2,246,340 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (1,192,178 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 173% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (247,820 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 510% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (1,151,721 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (747,827 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (106,086 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 254% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (30,985 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (681,075 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (247,540 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (11,555 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 93% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (7,517 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 45% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (91,622 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 157% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (68,106 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (93,260 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 184% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (119,556 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 39% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (70,733,442 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 102% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (2,152 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 152% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (30,289 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (15,819 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 18% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (4,934 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 208% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (12,222 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (60,125 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (7,383 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (9,192 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (8,148 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (3,553 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (4,622 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 362% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (10,017 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 91% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 88% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (32,236 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (21,453 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 231% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (53,340 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (135,182 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 209% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (10,092 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 96% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (5,051 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (3,132 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (1,217,130 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (149 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (141,735 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 98% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (3,455 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | - 2% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
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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