Cost of living in Cambodia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,216 Riels (45元) | 43元 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (42元) | 37元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,964 Riels (23元) | 17元 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,132 Riels (14元) | 14元 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,787 Riels (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (8元) | 9元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (40元) | 48元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,995 Riels (22元) | 13元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,324 Riels (9元) | 6元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,932 Riels (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (72元) | 97元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (12元) | 9元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (5.75元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,075,250 Riels (11,756元) | 13,898元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,502,320 Riels (4,158元) | 8,379元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 444,005 Riels (738元) | 462元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (4,683元) | 6,525元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (2,361元) | 4,376元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (392元) | 516元 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,765 Riels (99元) | 140元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (1,873元) | 1,829元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (749元) | 546元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (17元) | 50元 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (17元) | 66元 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 69% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (415元) | 511元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (33元) | 288元 | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (166元) | 654元 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (166元) | 844元 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (398,787元) | 148,501元 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,112 Riels (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (19元) | 28元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (159元) | 386元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (15元) | 30元 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (27元) | 19元 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (11元) | 21元 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (34元) | 82元 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,728 Riels (106元) | 260元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (49元) | 122元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (100元) | 417元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (243元) | 319元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (28元) | 90元 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (14元) | 31元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,296 Riels (12元) | 19元 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (4,421元) | 2,968元 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (0.34元) | 0.24元 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (363元) | 410元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,318 Riels (10元) | 38元 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,238 prices entered by 115 different people.
Cost of living in Cambodia is 10% cheaper than in China
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