Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,917 Riels (Taka 512) | Taka 253 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (Taka 752) | Taka 506 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (Taka 258) | Taka 234 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (Taka 251) | Taka 91 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,506 Riels (Taka 227) | Taka 150 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (Taka 272) | Taka 78 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (Taka 789) | Taka 476 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (Taka 437) | Taka 307 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (Taka 257) | Taka 56 | + 359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (Taka 129) | Taka 407 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (Taka 1,528) | Taka 1,609 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (Taka 217) | Taka 136 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (Taka 142) | Taka 72 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,880,010 Riels (Taka 87,161) | Taka 40,565 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,009,500 Riels (Taka 30,552) | Taka 22,239 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,918 Riels (Taka 11,528) | Taka 4,221 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,579,880 Riels (Taka 47,814) | Taka 50,272 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (Taka 32,596) | Taka 31,111 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 247,252 Riels (Taka 7,483) | Taka 5,000 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (Taka 1,784) | Taka 1,266 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (Taka 42,702) | Taka 49,805 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (Taka 14,288) | Taka 15,000 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,320 Riels (Taka 827) | Taka 568 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (Taka 542) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400,000 Riels (Taka 12,106) | Taka 2,505 | + 383% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (Taka 1,211) | Taka 2,407 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,577 Riels (Taka 6,887) | Taka 5,268 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (Taka 3,026) | Taka 4,284 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (Taka 1,210,565) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (Taka 154) | Taka 110 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (Taka 303) | Taka 250 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (Taka 12,106) | Taka 1,500 | + 707% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (Taka 1,057) | Taka 360 | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Taka 303) | Taka 191 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (Taka 545) | Taka 794 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,905 Riels (Taka 179) | Taka 158 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (Taka 272) | Taka 200 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60,000 Riels (Taka 1,816) | Taka 205 | + 785% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (Taka 3,026) | Taka 1,513 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (Taka 1,211) | Taka 1,024 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Taka 1,816) | Taka 3,000 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Riels (Taka 4,540) | Taka 3,597 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Riels (Taka 363) | Taka 1,519 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (Taka 363) | Taka 253 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Riels (Taka 182) | Taka 580 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (Taka 65,089) | Taka 35,756 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Taka 6) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Taka 6,611) | Taka 2,307 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 327 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 417 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.03026
BDT
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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