Cost of living in Cambodia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (₨277) | ₨369 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (₨421) | ₨292 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,094 Riels (₨182) | ₨142 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,822 Riels (₨141) | ₨52 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,619 Riels (₨138) | ₨73 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,548 Riels (₨82) | ₨36 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (₨653) | ₨227 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,921 Riels (₨215) | ₨140 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,329 Riels (₨114) | ₨31 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,501 Riels (₨63) | ₨132 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,184 Riels (₨780) | ₨772 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (₨145) | ₨86 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Riels (₨75) | ₨36 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,501,950 Riels (₨63,262) | ₨33,231 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336,180 Riels (₨24,138) | ₨19,879 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 932,863 Riels (₨16,852) | ₨4,541 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,375,390 Riels (₨24,846) | ₨19,026 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,251,740 Riels (₨22,613) | ₨12,499 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (₨7,109) | ₨3,334 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63,173 Riels (₨1,141) | ₨676 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 Riels (₨45,162) | ₨29,555 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Riels (₨2,710) | ₨10,444 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (₨181) | ₨411 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 Riels (₨145) | ₨211 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 69% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (₨1,806) | ₨2,314 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (₨361) | ₨2,579 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (₨1,806) | ₨3,601 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (₨1,806) | ₨2,719 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,279 Riels (₨59) | ₨80 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (₨1,626) | ₨1,164 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Riels (₨271) | ₨100 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 90,517 Riels (₨1,635) | ₨624 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,310 Riels (₨186) | ₨316 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (₨185) | ₨161 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (₨305) | ₨254 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (₨72) | ₨140 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Riels (₨54) | ₨68 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (₨354) | ₨239 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,462 Riels (₨857) | ₨1,195 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (₨556) | ₨471 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,274 Riels (₨2,010) | ₨1,629 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,515 Riels (₨298) | ₨568 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,011 Riels (₨163) | ₨193 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (₨106) | ₨190 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (₨48,069) | ₨36,202 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (₨3.73) | ₨5.27 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (₨6,067) | ₨1,589 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,163 Riels (₨111) | ₨271 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,222 prices entered by 2,113 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 24% more expensive than in India
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