Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 40% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,590 Riels (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,148 Riels (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,660 Riels (AU$3.38) | AU$4.99 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,785 Riels (AU$2.46) | AU$1.27 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,573 Riels (AU$2.40) | AU$4.99 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,457 Riels (AU$2.04) | AU$4.99 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,577 Riels (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,334 Riels (AU$4.54) | AU$4.35 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,348 Riels (AU$1.69) | AU$3.46 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,255 Riels (AU$1.35) | AU$4.73 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,291 Riels (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,313 Riels (AU$2.00) | AU$3.13 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,621 Riels (AU$1.78) | AU$1.79 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 53% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,900,460 Riels (AU$1,552) | AU$2,461 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,378,790 Riels (AU$753) | AU$1,879 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 324,660 Riels (AU$103) | AU$140 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,358,770 Riels (AU$747) | AU$1,843 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,326,970 Riels (AU$420) | AU$1,301 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251,467 Riels (AU$80) | AU$92 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53,361 Riels (AU$17) | AU$52 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,827,940 Riels (AU$579) | AU$573 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525,762 Riels (AU$166) | AU$177 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,197 Riels (AU$3.86) | AU$28 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 44% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 115,364 Riels (AU$37) | AU$100 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (AU$44) | AU$60 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,384 Riels (AU$43) | AU$157 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (AU$64) | AU$117 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 12% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 299,606,000 Riels (AU$94,866) | AU$25,963 | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,968 Riels (AU$1.26) | AU$1.45 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (AU$18) | AU$100 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25,941 Riels (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,833 Riels (AU$2.48) | AU$12 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 186,259 Riels (AU$59) | AU$71 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,515 Riels (AU$4.60) | AU$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,088 Riels (AU$4.46) | AU$4.60 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,252 Riels (AU$4.51) | AU$5.36 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,855 Riels (AU$2.17) | AU$3.19 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,878 Riels (AU$2.81) | AU$3.88 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,470 Riels (AU$6) | AU$25 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 56% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,937 Riels (AU$18) | AU$52 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,839 Riels (AU$10) | AU$27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 99,973 Riels (AU$32) | AU$162 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,088 Riels (AU$34) | AU$108 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,343 Riels (AU$5.81) | AU$14 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,386 Riels (AU$3.61) | AU$4.46 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,611 Riels (AU$1.78) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (AU$743) | AU$594 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (AU$0.09) | AU$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,614 Riels (AU$89) | AU$53 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,186 Riels (AU$1.96) | AU$27 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 136 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,716 (14,892,836 Riels) in Phnom Penh.
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