Cost of living in Cambodia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,246 Riels (₨393) | ₨390 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,587 Riels (₨452) | ₨281 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,883 Riels (₨192) | ₨140 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,911 Riels (₨140) | ₨52 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,921 Riels (₨122) | ₨72 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,282 Riels (₨129) | ₨37 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (₨639) | ₨213 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,622 Riels (₨241) | ₨141 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,355 Riels (₨112) | ₨28 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,739 Riels (₨66) | ₨127 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,673 Riels (₨1,143) | ₨826 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,598 Riels (₨117) | ₨84 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,792 Riels (₨138) | ₨35 | + 290% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,750,180 Riels (₨83,951) | ₨31,113 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,995,890 Riels (₨35,274) | ₨20,117 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 641,077 Riels (₨11,330) | ₨4,307 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,079,300 Riels (₨36,748) | ₨23,419 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,622,650 Riels (₨28,678) | ₨13,598 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (₨6,955) | ₨3,303 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62,265 Riels (₨1,100) | ₨741 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,812,390 Riels (₨32,031) | ₨30,160 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919,482 Riels (₨16,250) | ₨10,528 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (₨371) | ₨379 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,592 Riels (₨276) | ₨306 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (₨1,767) | ₨2,349 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Riels (₨3,535) | ₨2,531 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143,139 Riels (₨2,530) | ₨3,763 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600,000 Riels (₨10,604) | ₨2,826 | + 275% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,146,000 Riels (₨2,370,800) | ₨931,795 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Riels (₨71) | ₨76 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (₨1,591) | ₨1,223 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,815 Riels (₨103) | ₨107 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,294 Riels (₨571) | ₨210 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134,888 Riels (₨2,384) | ₨959 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Riels (₨212) | ₨255 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,518 Riels (₨274) | ₨173 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,036 Riels (₨230) | ₨241 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,908 Riels (₨387) | ₨151 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14,000 Riels (₨247) | ₨69 | + 258% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,528 Riels (₨310) | ₨240 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,951 Riels (₨1,024) | ₨1,182 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,902 Riels (₨546) | ₨467 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,718 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274,496 Riels (₨4,851) | ₨1,929 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,194 Riels (₨286) | ₨692 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,670 Riels (₨189) | ₨217 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,310 Riels (₨112) | ₨225 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (₨47,027) | ₨34,583 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (₨3.65) | ₨3.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152,179 Riels (₨2,690) | ₨1,938 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,531 Riels (₨274) | ₨241 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,747 prices entered by 2,306 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 60% more expensive than in India
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