Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cambodia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (€3.60) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (€5.35) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (€1.77) | €4.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (€1.68) | €1.58 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (€2.09) | €4.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (€1.08) | €2.00 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (€9) | €5.74 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (€3.14) | €1.53 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (€0.95) | €0.99 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,382 Riels (€0.75) | €1.58 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (€9) | €11 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (€2.23) | €2.32 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (€0.89) | €0.96 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 33% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cambodia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (€763) | €921 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (€480) | €650 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (€89) | €195 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (€446) | €571 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (€312) | €407 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (€67) | €135 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (€12) | €24 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (€268) | €362 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (€105) | €103 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (€5.57) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (€2.23) | €6 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 64% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cambodia | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (€18) | €80 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (€9) | €36 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (€87) | €88 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (€34) | €94 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 18% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cambodia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (€53,508) | €23,808 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (€1.01) | €1.91 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €29 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 28% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cambodia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (€2.23) | €4.45 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (€13) | €48 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (€2.04) | €3.87 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (€5.57) | €3.65 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (€3.57) | €4.52 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (€0.89) | €2.85 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (€1.78) | €2.79 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (€2.68) | €13 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cambodia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (€12) | €31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (€22) | €16 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (€13) | €35 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (€178) | €42 | + 326% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (€4.46) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (€1.34) | €3.59 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (€1.35) | €4.48 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (€593) | €843 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (€0.05) | €0.46 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (€49) | €38 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,827 Riels (€3.53) | €4.97 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 565 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 22% cheaper than in Greece
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