Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malaysia | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (14,363 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (16,555 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (7,607 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (6,538 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (8,204 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (6,285 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (20,929 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (10,252 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (4,728 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (12,674 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (71,747 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (4,751 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (3,368 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malaysia | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,019 (2,911,590 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (2,119,325 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (274,739 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (1,840,473 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (1,167,562 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (841,258 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (108,676 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (2,726,589 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (518,307 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (26,797 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (34,456 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 245% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 41% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malaysia | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (185,929 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (118,069 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 490% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (285,919 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (237,229 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 164% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malaysia | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (157,121,818 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (2,227 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (82,617 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 37% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malaysia | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (9,075 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (14,970 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (143,261 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (42,440 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 365% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (10,465 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (14,124 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (19,617 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (7,196 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (32,960 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| Malaysia | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (121,423 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (36,350 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (261,221 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 335% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (107,419 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (96,586 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 480% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (13,132 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (16,969 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (2,068,860 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (229 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (152,418 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (16,757 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
964.553
KHR
/
MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 442 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Cambodia
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