Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cambodia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (C$5.23) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (C$8) | C$13 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (C$2.57) | C$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (C$2.44) | C$2.95 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (C$3.04) | C$5.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (C$1.56) | C$4.93 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (C$13) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (C$4.56) | C$4.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (C$1.38) | C$2.98 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (C$0.90) | C$3.38 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (C$13) | C$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (C$3.24) | C$2.82 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (C$1.30) | C$2.98 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cambodia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (C$1,109) | C$2,751 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (C$698) | C$2,158 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (C$130) | C$198 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (C$648) | C$1,761 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (C$453) | C$1,448 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (C$97) | C$131 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (C$17) | C$74 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (C$389) | C$452 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (C$153) | C$192 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (C$3.24) | C$29 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cambodia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (C$26) | C$78 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (C$13) | C$55 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (C$127) | C$119 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (C$49) | C$146 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 43% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cambodia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (C$77,733) | C$30,155 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (C$1.46) | C$1.71 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$110 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cambodia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (C$3.24) | C$13 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (C$2.96) | C$9 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (C$8) | C$6 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (C$5.18) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (C$1.30) | C$4.26 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (C$2.59) | C$3.45 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (C$3.89) | C$31 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cambodia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (C$18) | C$66 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (C$32) | C$31 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (C$19) | C$127 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (C$259) | C$106 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (C$6) | C$14 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (C$1.94) | C$5.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (C$1.96) | C$7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (C$862) | C$774 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (C$0.07) | C$0.42 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (C$71) | C$63 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (C$7) | C$17 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,177 prices entered by 822 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 35% cheaper than in Canada
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