Cost of living in Cambodia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (₨324) | ₨368 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (₨482) | ₨319 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (₨159) | ₨165 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (₨151) | ₨58 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (₨188) | ₨90 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (₨97) | ₨39 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (₨803) | ₨239 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (₨283) | ₨154 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (₨86) | ₨31 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (₨56) | ₨169 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (₨803) | ₨769 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (₨201) | ₨91 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (₨80) | ₨38 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (₨68,729) | ₨40,484 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (₨43,242) | ₨24,222 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (₨8,041) | ₨5,258 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (₨40,154) | ₨24,750 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (₨28,108) | ₨14,691 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (₨6,023) | ₨6,007 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (₨1,038) | ₨665 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (₨24,092) | ₨29,903 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (₨9,478) | ₨11,999 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (₨502) | ₨535 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (₨201) | ₨428 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 44% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (₨1,606) | ₨2,524 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (₨803) | ₨2,741 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (₨7,875) | ₨4,298 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (₨3,052) | ₨3,255 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (₨4,818,491) | ₨1,326,030 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (₨91) | ₨105 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (₨201) | ₨138 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (₨1,205) | ₨905 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (₨183) | ₨396 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (₨502) | ₨223 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (₨321) | ₨281 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (₨80) | ₨167 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (₨161) | ₨98 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (₨241) | ₨306 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (₨1,116) | ₨1,460 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (₨2,008) | ₨600 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (₨1,205) | ₨1,500 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (₨16,062) | ₨1,872 | + 758% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (₨402) | ₨756 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (₨120) | ₨217 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (₨122) | ₨182 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (₨53,424) | ₨51,130 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (₨4.15) | ₨1.39 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (₨4,386) | ₨1,621 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (₨432) | ₨269 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,925 prices entered by 1,244 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 52% more expensive than in India
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