Cost of living in South Africa compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 7% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Africa | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (32,167 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 78 (16,720 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (9,776 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (4,175 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (8,344 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (5,576 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 72 (15,474 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (5,956 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (4,913 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (5,376 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (20,565 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (5,082 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (3,614 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 23% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Africa | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,372 (3,732,891 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,000 (2,578,606 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 (363,319 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,956 (2,139,292 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 (1,580,713 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 (318,370 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 (147,704 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 (1,459,779 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,766 (379,559 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (24,342 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 (11,659 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 111% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Africa | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (182,515 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 (133,727 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 (343,995 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 (303,935 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 100% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Africa | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 (88,759,211 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (5,019 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 (155,426 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| South Africa | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 (25,762 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 (48,854 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 (135,669 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (10,757 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (7,739 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (13,543 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (8,206 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (6,041 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 (49,818 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Africa | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 469 (100,870 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (45,421 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (156,879 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 (144,378 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (15,843 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (7,097 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (7,702 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 (1,817,225 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (370 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 (129,849 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (10,701 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,709 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
214.878
KHR
/
ZAR
Cost of living in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Cambodia
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