- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,259 Riels (Taka 486) | Taka 379 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,132 Riels (Taka 484) | Taka 426 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (Taka 235) | Taka 223 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,762 Riels (Taka 183) | Taka 75 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,083 Riels (Taka 148) | Taka 102 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (Taka 98) | Taka 56 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (Taka 616) | Taka 330 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (Taka 314) | Taka 148 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (Taka 92) | Taka 24 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,623 Riels (Taka 76) | Taka 318 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (Taka 835) | Taka 2,478 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (Taka 130) | Taka 101 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (Taka 92) | Taka 47 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (Taka 96,308) | Taka 43,370 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (Taka 52,645) | Taka 35,222 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (Taka 5,980) | Taka 3,522 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (Taka 44,456) | Taka 46,238 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (Taka 23,139) | Taka 24,863 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (Taka 4,465) | Taka 2,602 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (Taka 1,669) | Taka 1,743 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (Taka 23,681) | Taka 41,009 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (Taka 6,549) | Taka 14,235 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (Taka 439) | Taka 307 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,537 Riels (Taka 283) | Taka 549 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (Taka 5,115) | Taka 2,195 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (Taka 4,286) | Taka 2,371 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (Taka 9,649) | Taka 4,982 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (Taka 8,462) | Taka 3,904 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (Taka 3,554,501) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (Taka 85) | Taka 88 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (Taka 13,046) | Taka 2,280 | + 472% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (Taka 231) | Taka 300 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (Taka 333) | Taka 540 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (Taka 1,832) | Taka 1,213 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (Taka 690) | Taka 339 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (Taka 286) | Taka 312 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (Taka 297) | Taka 361 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,240 Riels (Taka 319) | Taka 91 | + 249% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (Taka 165) | Taka 107 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (Taka 579) | Taka 308 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (Taka 1,129) | Taka 951 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (Taka 571) | Taka 760 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (Taka 1,777) | Taka 2,046 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (Taka 2,007) | Taka 2,831 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (Taka 388) | Taka 1,364 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (Taka 272) | Taka 300 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (Taka 109) | Taka 501 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (Taka 47,924) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (Taka 8,671) | Taka 2,792 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (Taka 120) | Taka 232 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,566 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02091
BDT
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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