Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cambodia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,280 Riels (€5.76) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (€5.81) | €11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,441 Riels (€3.06) | €5.80 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,546 Riels (€1.72) | €1.16 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,758 Riels (€1.54) | €4.26 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (€1.10) | €2.99 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (€5.47) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,860 Riels (€2.93) | €2.19 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,049 Riels (€1.15) | €2.50 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,950 Riels (€0.90) | €1.98 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (€10) | €10 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (€1.60) | €2.81 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (€0.79) | €1.74 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cambodia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,806,670 Riels (€1,096) | €1,446 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,871,620 Riels (€655) | €1,098 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 418,746 Riels (€95) | €285 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (€643) | €958 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (€324) | €764 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (€54) | €131 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70,232 Riels (€16) | €33 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (€257) | €597 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550,000 Riels (€125) | €189 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (€2.28) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (€2.28) | €11 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cambodia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (€57) | €102 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (€4.56) | €41 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,000 Riels (€137) | €107 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90,000 Riels (€21) | €114 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 13% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cambodia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (€54,727) | €35,150 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,650 Riels (€1.06) | €1.84 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €50 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 43% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cambodia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (€2.62) | €12 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €10 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (€2.08) | €4.00 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (€3.69) | €5.18 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (€2.74) | €4.73 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (€1.50) | €2.00 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (€1.84) | €3.00 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (€4.70) | €24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 45% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cambodia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,080 Riels (€14) | €60 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (€7) | €27 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (€14) | €97 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (€33) | €73 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (€3.80) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (€1.98) | €3.64 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,938 Riels (€2.04) | €4.08 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (€607) | €561 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (€0.05) | €0.25 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (€50) | €30 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50,000 Riels (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 407 prices entered by 90 different people.
Cost of living in Cambodia is 35% cheaper than in Belgium
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