Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,917 Riels (R$ 23) | R$ 37 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (R$ 34) | R$ 35 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (R$ 11) | R$ 5.23 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,506 Riels (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (R$ 5.80) | R$ 6 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,646 Riels (R$ 69) | R$ 48 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (R$ 6) | R$ 4.47 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,615,210 Riels (R$ 2,200) | R$ 3,880 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,009,500 Riels (R$ 1,375) | R$ 2,559 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,918 Riels (R$ 519) | R$ 729 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,250,000 Riels (R$ 1,702) | R$ 2,891 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (R$ 1,467) | R$ 1,854 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 247,252 Riels (R$ 337) | R$ 530 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (R$ 80) | R$ 95 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (R$ 1,922) | R$ 1,878 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (R$ 643) | R$ 653 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,320 Riels (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 60% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (R$ 109) | R$ 257 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (R$ 54) | R$ 266 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380,000 Riels (R$ 518) | R$ 413 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (R$ 207) | R$ 323 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (R$ 326,861) | R$ 120,674 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (R$ 7) | R$ 5.87 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 245 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (R$ 545) | R$ 284 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,905 Riels (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (R$ 12) | R$ 5.61 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60,000 Riels (R$ 82) | R$ 56 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (R$ 136) | R$ 113 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (R$ 54) | R$ 59 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (R$ 82) | R$ 237 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Riels (R$ 204) | R$ 231 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Riels (R$ 16) | R$ 33 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Riels (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (R$ 2,929) | R$ 3,590 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.22 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (R$ 298) | R$ 138 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,492 Riels (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,446 prices entered by 1,728 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00136
BRL
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Cost of living in Cambodia is about the same as in Brazil
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