Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 32% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Cambodia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (9 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (13 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (4.34 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (4.12 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (5.14 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (2.64 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (22 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (8 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (2.34 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (1.52 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (22 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (5.47 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (2.19 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 15% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Cambodia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (1,874 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (1,179 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (219 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (1,095 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (766 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (164 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (28 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (657 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (258 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (14 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (5.47 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Cambodia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (44 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (22 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (215 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (83 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 54% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cambodia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (131,391 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (2.47 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 47 FJ$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 13% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cambodia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (5.47 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 7 FJ$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (33 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (5.00 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (14 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (2.19 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (4.38 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (7 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 64% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cambodia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (30 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (55 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (33 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (438 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 773% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (11 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (3.28 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (3.32 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (1,457 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (0.11 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (120 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 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 73 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00055
FJD
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 11% more expensive than in Fiji
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