Cost of living in Malta compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 95% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (114,324 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (45,391 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (21,774 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (4,023 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (12,201 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (17,542 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (18,638 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (4,385 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (11,813 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (5,338 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (37,414 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (7,267 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (3,703 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 75% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (6,769,502 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (4,586,281 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (375,876 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (5,800,682 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (3,694,403 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (313,743 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (153,489 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (1,721,001 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (417,499 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (30,698 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (40,254 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 303% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 165% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (350,831 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (251,903 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 1160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (378,305 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (328,904 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 265% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 25% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (118,192,741 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (5,890 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (109,144 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 31% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (13,156 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (86,816 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 60,000 Riels | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (52,625 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 476% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (16,445 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (19,928 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (14,472 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (6,122 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (68,770 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 128% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (196,043 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (72,960 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (122,791 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (511,805 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (46,519 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (9,645 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (15,282 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (2,781,067 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (2,368 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 1046% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (234,888 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (23,294 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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KHR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 122 prices entered by 19 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 49% more expensive than in Cambodia
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