Cost of living in Cambodia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,917 Riels (31元) | 42元 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (45元) | 37元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (15元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (15元) | 14元 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,506 Riels (14元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (16元) | 11元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (47元) | 50元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (26元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (15元) | 7元 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (92元) | 94元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (13元) | 9元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (8元) | 13元 | - 32% | |
| 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 | 2,880,010 Riels (5,225元) | 13,997元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,009,500 Riels (1,832元) | 6,833元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,918 Riels (691元) | 450元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,579,880 Riels (2,867元) | 6,875元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (1,954元) | 3,656元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 247,252 Riels (449元) | 296元 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (107元) | 100元 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (2,560元) | 1,460元 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (857元) | 553元 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,320 Riels (50元) | 43元 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (32元) | 55元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (145元) | 418元 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (73元) | 296元 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380,000 Riels (689元) | 570元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (276元) | 705元 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (72,576元) | 148,726元 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (9元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 233元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (18元) | 51元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (726元) | 114元 | + 538% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (63元) | 67元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (18元) | 57元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (33元) | 25元 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,905 Riels (11元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (16元) | 13元 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60,000 Riels (109元) | 85元 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cambodia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (181元) | 178元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (73元) | 109元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (109元) | 703元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Riels (272元) | 320元 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Riels (22元) | 81元 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (22元) | 28元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Riels (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (3,902元) | 3,924元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (0.38元) | 0.34元 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (396元) | 414元 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,483 Riels (14元) | 26元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 822 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00181
CNY
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 24% cheaper than in China
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