Cost of living in South Korea compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 100% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Korea | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,728 (30,264 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,824 (24,341 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,884 (21,417 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,888 (8,983 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,434 (20,016 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (25,010 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (24,837 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,424 (26,209 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (15,244 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,924 (9,095 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (64,680 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,925 (12,212 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,099 (12,751 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 136% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Korea | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (11,597,916 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,236,600 (6,958,146 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩272,954 (849,170 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,095,220 (3,407,270 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩714,933 (2,224,183 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩120,000 (373,324 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (94,059 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (681,597 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (311,104 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (49,867 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (44,900 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 179% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 179% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Korea | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,132 (255,516 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩59,762 (185,921 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 365% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,430 (293,776 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (461,833 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 204% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 21% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Korea | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,461,500 (128,988,270 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,846 (5,742 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,684 (176,345 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 103% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Korea | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (24,840 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (37,332 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩42,086 (130,932 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (65,438 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 617% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (46,666 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (30,003 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (11,177 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (25,620 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (39,874 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 232% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 10% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| South Korea | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (102,567 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,078 (87,351 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩270,239 (840,724 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 1301% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,904 (211,250 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (48,700 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (16,815 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (14,367 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩780,501 (2,428,168 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (644 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,504 (262,895 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (14,000 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 386 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.111
KHR
/
KRW
Cost of living in South Korea is 45% more expensive than in Cambodia
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