Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,216 Riels (Taka 581) | Taka 532 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (Taka 544) | Taka 488 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,964 Riels (Taka 298) | Taka 263 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,132 Riels (Taka 174) | Taka 98 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,787 Riels (Taka 166) | Taka 134 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (Taka 103) | Taka 96 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (Taka 513) | Taka 329 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,995 Riels (Taka 278) | Taka 203 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,324 Riels (Taka 114) | Taka 27 | + 314% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,932 Riels (Taka 84) | Taka 530 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (Taka 926) | Taka 1,346 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (Taka 150) | Taka 112 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (Taka 74) | Taka 58 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,075,250 Riels (Taka 151,133) | Taka 43,087 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,502,320 Riels (Taka 53,452) | Taka 21,416 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 444,005 Riels (Taka 9,484) | Taka 4,489 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (Taka 60,200) | Taka 37,342 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (Taka 30,354) | Taka 20,129 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (Taka 5,040) | Taka 3,105 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,765 Riels (Taka 1,277) | Taka 947 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (Taka 24,084) | Taka 36,542 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (Taka 9,624) | Taka 16,205 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Taka 214) | Taka 369 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (Taka 214) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 58% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (Taka 5,340) | Taka 2,612 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (Taka 427) | Taka 3,117 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (Taka 2,136) | Taka 9,947 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (Taka 2,136) | Taka 6,827 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (Taka 5,126,591) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,112 Riels (Taka 88) | Taka 91 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (Taka 246) | Taka 296 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (Taka 2,045) | Taka 1,191 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Taka 195) | Taka 498 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (Taka 346) | Taka 208 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (Taka 256) | Taka 690 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (Taka 141) | Taka 173 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (Taka 173) | Taka 229 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (Taka 441) | Taka 304 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,728 Riels (Taka 1,361) | Taka 1,410 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (Taka 634) | Taka 885 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Taka 1,282) | Taka 1,939 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (Taka 3,122) | Taka 3,617 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (Taka 356) | Taka 1,328 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (Taka 185) | Taka 393 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,296 Riels (Taka 156) | Taka 594 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Taka 56,840) | Taka 35,756 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Taka 4.42) | Taka 2.19 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Taka 4,666) | Taka 1,057 | + 342% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,318 Riels (Taka 135) | Taka 268 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 668 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.02136
BDT
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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