Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (R$ 29) | R$ 35 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (R$ 9) | R$ 5.47 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (R$ 5.81) | R$ 8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (R$ 48) | R$ 26 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (R$ 5.14) | R$ 5.75 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (R$ 3.33) | R$ 5.87 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (R$ 48) | R$ 44 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (R$ 4.81) | R$ 4.96 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (R$ 4,120) | R$ 3,765 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (R$ 2,592) | R$ 2,483 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (R$ 482) | R$ 622 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (R$ 2,407) | R$ 2,713 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (R$ 1,685) | R$ 1,683 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (R$ 361) | R$ 617 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (R$ 62) | R$ 91 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (R$ 1,444) | R$ 1,939 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (R$ 568) | R$ 659 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (R$ 12) | R$ 21 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 64% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (R$ 96) | R$ 258 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (R$ 48) | R$ 252 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (R$ 472) | R$ 405 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (R$ 183) | R$ 314 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 51% 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$ 288,881) | R$ 117,955 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (R$ 5.43) | R$ 5.48 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (R$ 72) | R$ 259 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (R$ 11) | R$ 23 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (R$ 4.81) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (R$ 10) | R$ 5.33 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (R$ 14) | R$ 55 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cambodia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (R$ 67) | R$ 111 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (R$ 120) | R$ 64 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (R$ 72) | R$ 239 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (R$ 963) | R$ 199 | + 384% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (R$ 3,203) | R$ 4,422 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.26 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (R$ 263) | R$ 132 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22,436 Riels (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,003 prices entered by 1,758 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00120
BRL
/
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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