Cost of living in Cambodia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (28元) | 46元 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (41元) | 40元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (13元) | 18元 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (16元) | 19元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (8元) | 11元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (69元) | 63元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (24元) | 15元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (7元) | 6元 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (4.77元) | 7元 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (69元) | 118元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (17元) | 8元 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (5,890元) | 15,059元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (3,706元) | 9,006元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (689元) | 421元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (3,441元) | 7,547元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (2,409元) | 4,347元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (516元) | 262元 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (89元) | 115元 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (2,065元) | 1,086元 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (812元) | 589元 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (43元) | 39元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (17元) | 51元 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (138元) | 529元 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (69元) | 248元 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (675元) | 626元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (262元) | 828元 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 44% 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 (412,936元) | 161,247元 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (8元) | 9元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (17元) | 39元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (103元) | 391元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (16元) | 53元 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (43元) | 33元 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (28元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (21元) | 74元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (96元) | 265元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (172元) | 110元 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (103元) | 1,294元 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (1,376元) | 348元 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (34元) | 79元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (10元) | 29元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (10元) | 18元 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (4,578元) | 3,321元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (0.36元) | 0.20元 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (376元) | 410元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (37元) | 24元 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,419 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00172
CNY
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in China
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