Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,246 Riels (Taka 463) | Taka 264 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,587 Riels (Taka 533) | Taka 397 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,883 Riels (Taka 227) | Taka 160 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,911 Riels (Taka 165) | Taka 81 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,921 Riels (Taka 144) | Taka 116 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,282 Riels (Taka 152) | Taka 52 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (Taka 753) | Taka 434 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,622 Riels (Taka 284) | Taka 186 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,355 Riels (Taka 132) | Taka 25 | + 428% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,739 Riels (Taka 78) | Taka 426 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,673 Riels (Taka 1,347) | Taka 1,872 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,598 Riels (Taka 137) | Taka 102 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,792 Riels (Taka 162) | Taka 41 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,750,180 Riels (Taka 98,945) | Taka 46,240 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,995,890 Riels (Taka 41,574) | Taka 27,702 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 641,077 Riels (Taka 13,353) | Taka 4,496 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,079,300 Riels (Taka 43,311) | Taka 34,541 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,622,650 Riels (Taka 33,799) | Taka 19,179 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (Taka 8,197) | Taka 3,784 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62,265 Riels (Taka 1,297) | Taka 1,257 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,812,390 Riels (Taka 37,751) | Taka 35,775 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919,482 Riels (Taka 19,152) | Taka 12,836 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (Taka 437) | Taka 341 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,592 Riels (Taka 325) | Taka 1,289 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (Taka 2,083) | Taka 1,687 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Riels (Taka 4,166) | Taka 1,618 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143,139 Riels (Taka 2,982) | Taka 4,829 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600,000 Riels (Taka 12,498) | Taka 3,696 | + 238% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,146,000 Riels (Taka 2,794,212) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Riels (Taka 83) | Taka 95 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (Taka 1,875) | Taka 2,580 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,815 Riels (Taka 121) | Taka 189 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,294 Riels (Taka 673) | Taka 588 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134,888 Riels (Taka 2,810) | Taka 914 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Riels (Taka 250) | Taka 560 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,518 Riels (Taka 323) | Taka 256 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,036 Riels (Taka 272) | Taka 340 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,908 Riels (Taka 456) | Taka 87 | + 424% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14,000 Riels (Taka 292) | Taka 102 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,528 Riels (Taka 365) | Taka 231 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,951 Riels (Taka 1,207) | Taka 1,040 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,902 Riels (Taka 644) | Taka 878 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274,496 Riels (Taka 5,718) | Taka 2,200 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,194 Riels (Taka 337) | Taka 1,227 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,670 Riels (Taka 222) | Taka 362 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,310 Riels (Taka 131) | Taka 540 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Taka 55,426) | Taka 35,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Taka 4.31) | Taka 1.70 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152,179 Riels (Taka 3,170) | Taka 1,903 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,531 Riels (Taka 324) | Taka 270 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,405 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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