Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,043 Riels (AU$7) | AU$22 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,642 Riels (AU$4.31) | AU$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,645 Riels (AU$2.83) | AU$1.74 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (AU$2.90) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (AU$2.03) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,072 Riels (AU$4.84) | AU$4.36 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (AU$1.87) | AU$3.21 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (AU$1.42) | AU$6 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,105 Riels (AU$2.26) | AU$3.89 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (AU$1.89) | AU$2.87 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,759,820 Riels (AU$1,761) | AU$3,018 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,427,400 Riels (AU$898) | AU$2,021 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467,134 Riels (AU$173) | AU$250 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (AU$882) | AU$2,265 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (AU$513) | AU$1,647 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (AU$75) | AU$170 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57,807 Riels (AU$21) | AU$63 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (AU$616) | AU$502 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502,264 Riels (AU$186) | AU$266 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (AU$4.62) | AU$36 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (AU$62) | AU$112 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (AU$51) | AU$100 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,803 Riels (AU$84) | AU$171 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (AU$74) | AU$180 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (AU$50,463) | AU$30,739 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (AU$1.50) | AU$2.02 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (AU$22) | AU$178 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$26 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 36% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (AU$2.90) | AU$11 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (AU$41) | AU$82 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (AU$5.27) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (AU$5.33) | AU$5.70 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (AU$5.50) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (AU$2.70) | AU$4.33 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (AU$3.14) | AU$3.01 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (AU$22) | AU$60 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (AU$12) | AU$44 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (AU$38) | AU$362 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (AU$45) | AU$139 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (AU$4.12) | AU$4.89 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (AU$2.34) | AU$11 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (AU$868) | AU$707 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (AU$0.11) | AU$0.59 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (AU$101) | AU$80 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,955 Riels (AU$2.57) | AU$42 | - 94% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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