- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,259 Riels (₨411) | ₨395 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,132 Riels (₨409) | ₨262 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (₨198) | ₨143 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,762 Riels (₨155) | ₨51 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,083 Riels (₨125) | ₨71 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (₨83) | ₨38 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (₨521) | ₨200 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (₨265) | ₨138 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (₨78) | ₨25 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,623 Riels (₨64) | ₨122 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (₨706) | ₨833 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (₨110) | ₨82 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (₨78) | ₨33 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (₨81,447) | ₨30,572 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (₨44,522) | ₨20,585 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (₨5,057) | ₨4,577 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (₨37,596) | ₨24,226 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (₨19,568) | ₨14,731 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (₨3,776) | ₨3,632 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (₨1,411) | ₨804 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (₨20,026) | ₨33,883 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (₨5,538) | ₨10,504 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (₨371) | ₨395 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,537 Riels (₨239) | ₨582 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (₨4,325) | ₨2,437 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (₨3,625) | ₨2,720 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (₨8,160) | ₨3,791 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (₨7,156) | ₨2,946 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 330% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 330% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (₨3,006,000) | ₨878,575 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (₨72) | ₨78 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (₨11,033) | ₨1,374 | + 703% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (₨195) | ₨128 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (₨282) | ₨275 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (₨1,550) | ₨1,366 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (₨583) | ₨254 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (₨242) | ₨178 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (₨252) | ₨227 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,240 Riels (₨269) | ₨132 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (₨140) | ₨72 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (₨489) | ₨277 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (₨955) | ₨1,196 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (₨483) | ₨473 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (₨1,503) | ₨1,906 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (₨1,697) | ₨1,973 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (₨328) | ₨594 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (₨230) | ₨227 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (₨92) | ₨206 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (₨40,529) | ₨38,148 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (₨7,333) | ₨1,872 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (₨102) | ₨257 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,524 prices entered by 4,431 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 113% more expensive than in India
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