- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,259 Riels (39元) | 50元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,132 Riels (39元) | 34元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (19元) | 15元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,762 Riels (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,083 Riels (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (50元) | 57元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (25元) | 14元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (7元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,623 Riels (6元) | 5.59元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (67元) | 115元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (10元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (7元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (7,777元) | 9,408元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (4,251元) | 4,307元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (483元) | 439元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (3,590元) | 5,706元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (1,868元) | 3,520元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (361元) | 311元 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (135元) | 86元 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (1,912元) | 2,131元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (529元) | 703元 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,537 Riels (23元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (413元) | 556元 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (346元) | 260元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (779元) | 624元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (683元) | 694元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 242% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 242% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (287,023元) | 143,509元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (7元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (1,053元) | 157元 | + 573% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (19元) | 26元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (27元) | 30元 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (148元) | 493元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (56元) | 29元 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (23元) | 36元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,240 Riels (26元) | 9元 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (13元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (47元) | 59元 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (91元) | 148元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (46元) | 86元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (144元) | 752元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (162元) | 367元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (31元) | 59元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (9元) | 33元 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (3,870元) | 3,255元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (700元) | 309元 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (10元) | 20元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,627 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00169
CNY
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 39% more expensive than in China
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