Cost of living in Philippines compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| Philippines | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php265 (19,984 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php192 (14,522 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php130 (9,821 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php93 (6,982 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php119 (8,950 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php119 (9,006 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php324 (24,418 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php171 (12,910 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php116 (8,765 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (5,211 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php575 (43,354 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (7,513 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php73 (5,501 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| Philippines | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php45,179 (3,408,437 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php29,952 (2,259,634 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,922 (371,302 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,587 (2,307,593 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,988 (1,055,269 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,697 (354,326 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,250 (94,287 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,521 (1,321,815 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,929 (371,824 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php355 (26,798 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php865 (65,290 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 553% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 45% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Philippines | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,577 (194,450 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,552 (117,056 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 485% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,435 (334,574 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,280 (247,456 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 175% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Philippines | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,253,990 (94,604,272 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (5,554 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,383 (104,321 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 19% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Philippines | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (32,137 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (103,494 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,141 (86,094 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (15,473 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (13,965 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (13,566 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (8,176 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php132 (9,990 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php284 (21,441 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 17% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Philippines | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php847 (63,937 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php550 (41,491 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (121,641 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,760 (132,808 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (23,186 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php151 (11,366 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php88 (6,617 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (1,093,284 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (594 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,348 (177,132 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php142 (10,716 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 891 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
75.443
KHR
/
PHP
Cost of living in Philippines is 13% cheaper than in Cambodia
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