Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 21% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 14% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (299 MT) | 756 MT | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (380 MT) | 348 MT | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (164 MT) | 435 MT | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (123 MT) | 92 MT | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 8,166 Riels (128 MT) | 117 MT | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (86 MT) | 78 MT | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (517 MT) | 317 MT | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (219 MT) | 136 MT | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (74 MT) | 55 MT | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (55 MT) | 69 MT | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (752 MT) | 585 MT | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (105 MT) | 82 MT | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (78 MT) | 24 MT | + 230% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 48% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (67,926 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (36,050 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (7,494 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (34,826 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (22,613 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (3,208 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 147% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (937 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (20,595 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (7,485 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (349 MT) | 269 MT | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (227 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 23% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (2,771 MT) | 2,816 MT | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (2,059 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (2,820 MT) | 4,456 MT | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (3,615 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (2,138,867 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 208% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (65 MT) | 79 MT | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (916 MT) | 1,522 MT | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30,506 Riels (478 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 6% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (149 MT) | 269 MT | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (370 MT) | 568 MT | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (1,818 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (223 MT) | 313 MT | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (278 MT) | 173 MT | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (246 MT) | 252 MT | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (107 MT) | 119 MT | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (140 MT) | 119 MT | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (303 MT) | 551 MT | - 45% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 8% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (975 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (649 MT) | 730 MT | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (1,613 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (4,088 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (305 MT) | 325 MT | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (153 MT) | 197 MT | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (95 MT) | 75 MT | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (36,804 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (4.51 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (4,286 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,663 Riels (104 MT) | 127 MT | - 18% | |
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 178 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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