- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,877 Riels (43元) | 53元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,382 Riels (39元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,671 Riels (18元) | 15元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,861 Riels (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,284 Riels (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,432 Riels (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (51元) | 63元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,023 Riels (26元) | 13元 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,541 Riels (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,382 Riels (5.86元) | 5.64元 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,617 Riels (62元) | 114元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,928 Riels (10元) | 8元 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,084 Riels (7元) | 12元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (7,980元) | 9,680元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (4,362元) | 4,478元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326,559 Riels (566元) | 425元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (3,683元) | 5,603元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (1,917元) | 3,523元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 215,255 Riels (373元) | 305元 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,772 Riels (138元) | 88元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,106,850 Riels (1,917元) | 2,242元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,051 Riels (542元) | 678元 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,069 Riels (36元) | 40元 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,000 Riels (21元) | 39元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (424元) | 554元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (355元) | 280元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (799元) | 614元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (701元) | 672元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 254% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 254% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (294,506元) | 145,666元 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 634,223 Riels (1,099元) | 154元 | + 615% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (19元) | 26元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (28元) | 32元 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (152元) | 425元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (57元) | 30元 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (24元) | 37元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (25元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,578 Riels (13元) | 10元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (14元) | 14元 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (48元) | 59元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,739 Riels (119元) | 159元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (47元) | 86元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (147元) | 723元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (166元) | 375元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (32元) | 60元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (23元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (9元) | 34元 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,460,000 Riels (4,262元) | 3,310元 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (718元) | 300元 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (10元) | 20元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,535 prices entered by 579 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00173
CNY
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 42% more expensive than in China
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