- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,877 Riels (₨445) | ₨418 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,382 Riels (₨401) | ₨266 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,671 Riels (₨191) | ₨142 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,861 Riels (₨159) | ₨52 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,284 Riels (₨148) | ₨72 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,432 Riels (₨97) | ₨40 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (₨527) | ₨202 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,023 Riels (₨269) | ₨139 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,541 Riels (₨99) | ₨25 | + 302% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,382 Riels (₨61) | ₨121 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,617 Riels (₨638) | ₨831 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,928 Riels (₨106) | ₨82 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,084 Riels (₨73) | ₨33 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (₨82,456) | ₨30,911 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (₨45,073) | ₨21,341 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326,559 Riels (₨5,846) | ₨4,392 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (₨38,062) | ₨25,310 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (₨19,811) | ₨15,670 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 215,255 Riels (₨3,853) | ₨3,865 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,772 Riels (₨1,428) | ₨843 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,106,850 Riels (₨19,814) | ₨33,524 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,051 Riels (₨5,604) | ₨10,586 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,069 Riels (₨377) | ₨383 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,000 Riels (₨215) | ₨535 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (₨4,379) | ₨2,406 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (₨3,670) | ₨2,712 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (₨8,261) | ₨3,727 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (₨7,245) | ₨2,923 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 345% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 345% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (₨3,043,257) | ₨874,686 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (₨73) | ₨78 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 634,223 Riels (₨11,354) | ₨1,314 | + 764% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (₨198) | ₨136 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (₨285) | ₨284 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (₨1,569) | ₨1,544 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (₨590) | ₨253 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (₨245) | ₨177 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (₨255) | ₨228 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,578 Riels (₨136) | ₨133 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (₨141) | ₨70 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (₨495) | ₨278 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,739 Riels (₨1,231) | ₨1,197 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (₨489) | ₨471 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (₨1,522) | ₨1,987 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (₨1,718) | ₨1,790 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (₨332) | ₨643 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (₨233) | ₨195 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (₨93) | ₨206 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,460,000 Riels (₨44,038) | ₨38,465 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (₨7,424) | ₨1,870 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (₨103) | ₨248 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,738 prices entered by 4,724 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 116% more expensive than in India
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