Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (9,184 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (17,018 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (7,804 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (6,319 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (6,963 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (5,238 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (22,039 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (13,276 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (5,766 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (3,775 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (34,342 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (5,212 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (5,124 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 44% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (5,103,127 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (2,615,505 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (1,249,952 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (2,103,637 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (1,255,387 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (1,049,806 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (49,232 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (997,316 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (310,611 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (32,894 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (24,429 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 138% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (180,315 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (153,559 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 284% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (385,501 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (397,315 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 161% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 12% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (180,344,501 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (4,716 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (24,642 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 56% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (32,866 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (24,442 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (524,903 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 775% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (15,397 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (15,310 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (13,997 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (6,474 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (3,499 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (17,929 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (66,227 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (31,638 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 60,000 Riels | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (109,166 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (26,564 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (8,636 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (4,278 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (2,194,148 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (246 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (113,340 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (5,298 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 268 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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KHR
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VND
Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Cambodia
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