- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,877 Riels (Taka 517) | Taka 328 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,382 Riels (Taka 465) | Taka 415 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,671 Riels (Taka 222) | Taka 169 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,861 Riels (Taka 184) | Taka 74 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,284 Riels (Taka 172) | Taka 97 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,432 Riels (Taka 113) | Taka 63 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (Taka 612) | Taka 359 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,023 Riels (Taka 312) | Taka 146 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,541 Riels (Taka 115) | Taka 24 | + 389% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,382 Riels (Taka 70) | Taka 304 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,617 Riels (Taka 740) | Taka 2,421 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,928 Riels (Taka 123) | Taka 101 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,084 Riels (Taka 85) | Taka 44 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (Taka 95,666) | Taka 42,189 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (Taka 52,294) | Taka 32,498 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326,559 Riels (Taka 6,782) | Taka 3,873 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (Taka 44,159) | Taka 42,062 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (Taka 22,984) | Taka 24,788 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 215,255 Riels (Taka 4,471) | Taka 3,366 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,772 Riels (Taka 1,657) | Taka 2,008 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,106,850 Riels (Taka 22,989) | Taka 43,783 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,051 Riels (Taka 6,502) | Taka 14,583 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,069 Riels (Taka 438) | Taka 292 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,000 Riels (Taka 249) | Taka 606 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (Taka 5,081) | Taka 2,177 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (Taka 4,258) | Taka 2,485 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (Taka 9,584) | Taka 4,501 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (Taka 8,406) | Taka 3,784 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (Taka 3,530,794) | Taka 3,124,930 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (Taka 84) | Taka 92 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 634,223 Riels (Taka 13,172) | Taka 2,504 | + 426% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (Taka 230) | Taka 297 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (Taka 331) | Taka 476 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (Taka 1,820) | Taka 1,238 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (Taka 685) | Taka 370 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (Taka 284) | Taka 304 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (Taka 296) | Taka 344 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,578 Riels (Taka 157) | Taka 90 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (Taka 164) | Taka 110 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (Taka 575) | Taka 326 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 0% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,739 Riels (Taka 1,428) | Taka 1,455 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (Taka 567) | Taka 756 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (Taka 1,765) | Taka 2,663 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (Taka 1,994) | Taka 4,971 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (Taka 386) | Taka 1,315 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (Taka 270) | Taka 516 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (Taka 108) | Taka 564 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,460,000 Riels (Taka 51,093) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (Taka 8,613) | Taka 2,557 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (Taka 119) | Taka 228 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,852 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02077
BDT
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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