Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (Taka 319) | Taka 228 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (Taka 486) | Taka 356 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,094 Riels (Taka 210) | Taka 197 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,822 Riels (Taka 163) | Taka 76 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,619 Riels (Taka 159) | Taka 107 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,548 Riels (Taka 95) | Taka 57 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (Taka 752) | Taka 490 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,921 Riels (Taka 248) | Taka 162 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,329 Riels (Taka 132) | Taka 30 | + 343% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,501 Riels (Taka 73) | Taka 442 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,184 Riels (Taka 899) | Taka 1,508 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (Taka 167) | Taka 103 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Riels (Taka 87) | Taka 41 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,501,950 Riels (Taka 72,896) | Taka 64,159 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336,180 Riels (Taka 27,814) | Taka 34,169 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 932,863 Riels (Taka 19,418) | Taka 4,050 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,375,390 Riels (Taka 28,630) | Taka 39,073 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,251,740 Riels (Taka 26,056) | Taka 22,885 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (Taka 8,191) | Taka 4,140 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63,173 Riels (Taka 1,315) | Taka 1,099 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 Riels (Taka 52,040) | Taka 37,254 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Riels (Taka 3,122) | Taka 15,000 | - 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Taka 208) | Taka 411 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 Riels (Taka 167) | Taka 621 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 65% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (Taka 2,082) | Taka 1,987 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (Taka 416) | Taka 2,314 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (Taka 2,082) | Taka 6,592 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (Taka 2,082) | Taka 4,454 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,966,090 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,279 Riels (Taka 68) | Taka 94 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (Taka 1,873) | Taka 2,108 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Riels (Taka 312) | Taka 129 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 90,517 Riels (Taka 1,884) | Taka 1,039 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,310 Riels (Taka 215) | Taka 405 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (Taka 214) | Taka 230 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (Taka 351) | Taka 411 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (Taka 83) | Taka 82 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Riels (Taka 62) | Taka 100 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (Taka 408) | Taka 240 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,462 Riels (Taka 988) | Taka 1,281 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (Taka 641) | Taka 958 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,274 Riels (Taka 2,316) | Taka 2,103 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,515 Riels (Taka 344) | Taka 1,179 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,011 Riels (Taka 188) | Taka 284 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (Taka 122) | Taka 633 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Taka 55,389) | Taka 35,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Taka 4.30) | Taka 6.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (Taka 6,991) | Taka 1,420 | + 392% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,163 Riels (Taka 128) | Taka 266 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,330 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.02082
BDT
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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