Cost of living in Cambodia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (24元) | 54元 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (37元) | 36元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,094 Riels (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,822 Riels (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,619 Riels (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,548 Riels (7元) | 9元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (57元) | 56元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,921 Riels (19元) | 12元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,329 Riels (10元) | 6元 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,501 Riels (5.57元) | 6元 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,184 Riels (69元) | 108元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (13元) | 9元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Riels (7元) | 10元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,501,950 Riels (5,569元) | 7,480元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336,180 Riels (2,125元) | 4,546元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 932,863 Riels (1,484元) | 406元 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,375,390 Riels (2,187元) | 6,893元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,251,740 Riels (1,991元) | 3,954元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (626元) | 261元 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63,173 Riels (100元) | 84元 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 Riels (3,976元) | 2,223元 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Riels (239元) | 622元 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (16元) | 47元 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 Riels (13元) | 44元 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 75% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (159元) | 359元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (32元) | 227元 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (159元) | 569元 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (159元) | 513元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,279 Riels (5.22元) | 6元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (143元) | 177元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Riels (24元) | 29元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 90,517 Riels (144元) | 441元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,310 Riels (16元) | 31元 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (6元) | 9元 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Riels (4.77元) | 11元 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (31元) | 84元 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,462 Riels (75元) | 201元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (49元) | 94元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,274 Riels (177元) | 413元 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,515 Riels (26元) | 70元 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,011 Riels (14元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (9元) | 31元 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (4,232元) | 3,170元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (0.33元) | 0.55元 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (534元) | 419元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,163 Riels (10元) | 22元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,001 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00159
CNY
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 25% cheaper than in China
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