Cost of living in Kampong Cham, Cambodia vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 43% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$17 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Riels (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,000 Riels (AU$3.13) | AU$4.99 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,000 Riels (AU$2.50) | AU$1.27 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,000 Riels (AU$1.88) | AU$4.99 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Riels (AU$1.25) | AU$4.99 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,000 Riels (AU$4.69) | AU$4.35 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Riels (AU$1.56) | AU$3.46 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Riels (AU$0.63) | AU$4.73 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Riels (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (AU$2.50) | AU$3.13 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Riels (AU$0.78) | AU$1.79 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 66% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Riels (AU$469) | AU$2,461 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Riels (AU$188) | AU$1,879 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Riels (AU$63) | AU$140 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Riels (AU$219) | AU$1,843 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,301 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$92 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,000 Riels (AU$25) | AU$52 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 Riels (AU$781) | AU$573 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Riels (AU$47) | AU$177 | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (AU$3.13) | AU$12 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 57% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$100 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (AU$6) | AU$60 | - 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$157 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (AU$31) | AU$117 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 9% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,963 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Riels (AU$0.78) | AU$1.45 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$100 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Riels (AU$4.69) | AU$12 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80,000 Riels (AU$25) | AU$71 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Riels (AU$1.25) | AU$6 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,000 Riels (AU$1.56) | AU$4.60 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (AU$3.13) | AU$5.36 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (AU$1.25) | AU$3.19 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Riels (AU$0.94) | AU$3.88 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Riels (AU$4.69) | AU$25 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 47% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Riels (AU$19) | AU$52 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$27 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$162 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Riels (AU$13) | AU$108 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Riels (AU$3.13) | AU$14 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Riels (AU$2.50) | AU$4.46 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,000 Riels (AU$1.25) | AU$7 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$594 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$53 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Riels (AU$1.25) | AU$27 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,800 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,082 (13,060,503 Riels) in Kampong Cham.
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