Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 10% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco)
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 18% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Tangier | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,043 Riels (50 Dirham) | 75 Dirham | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (62 Dirham) | 56 Dirham | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,642 Riels (29 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,645 Riels (19 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (14 Dirham) | 5.88 Dirham | + 132% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (78 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,072 Riels (32 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (13 Dirham) | 4.95 Dirham | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (10 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (115 Dirham) | 99 Dirham | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,105 Riels (15 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (13 Dirham) | 5.51 Dirham | + 130% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 47% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,759,820 Riels (11,804 Dirham) | 6,403 Dirham | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,427,400 Riels (6,020 Dirham) | 3,746 Dirham | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467,134 Riels (1,158 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (5,911 Dirham) | 3,669 Dirham | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (3,440 Dirham) | 2,124 Dirham | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (506 Dirham) | 337 Dirham | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57,807 Riels (143 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (4,132 Dirham) | 3,549 Dirham | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502,264 Riels (1,246 Dirham) | 1,033 Dirham | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (64 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (31 Dirham) | 64 Dirham | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 26% cheaper than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (415 Dirham) | 469 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (343 Dirham) | 485 Dirham | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,803 Riels (565 Dirham) | 828 Dirham | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (499 Dirham) | 610 Dirham | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (338,270 Dirham) | 217,777 Dirham | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (10 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (145 Dirham) | 233 Dirham | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 61 Dirham | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (19 Dirham) | 48 Dirham | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (59 Dirham) | 85 Dirham | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (273 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (35 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (36 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (37 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (18 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (21 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (53 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 36% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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Phnom Penh | Tangier | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (147 Dirham) | 174 Dirham | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (80 Dirham) | 104 Dirham | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (255 Dirham) | 248 Dirham | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (299 Dirham) | 333 Dirham | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (47 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (28 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (16 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (5,821 Dirham) | 6,556 Dirham | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (0.71 Dirham) | 1.00 Dirham | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (678 Dirham) | 345 Dirham | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,955 Riels (17 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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For example, you would need at least 20,909 Dirham (8,431,723 Riels) in Phnom Penh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 19,000 Dirham in Tangier.
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