Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,917 Riels (Rp 69,520) | Rp 67,167 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (Rp 102,169) | Rp 60,225 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (Rp 35,071) | Rp 32,593 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (Rp 34,019) | Rp 24,570 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,506 Riels (Rp 30,848) | Rp 31,337 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (Rp 36,986) | Rp 12,592 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (Rp 107,077) | Rp 72,901 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (Rp 59,394) | Rp 45,403 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (Rp 34,883) | Rp 22,376 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (Rp 17,498) | Rp 32,966 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (Rp 207,442) | Rp 344,694 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (Rp 29,415) | Rp 18,943 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (Rp 19,221) | Rp 15,178 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,880,010 Riels (Rp 11,835,624) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,009,500 Riels (Rp 4,148,618) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,918 Riels (Rp 1,565,412) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,579,880 Riels (Rp 6,492,639) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (Rp 4,426,179) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 247,252 Riels (Rp 1,016,101) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (Rp 242,198) | Rp 378,883 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (Rp 5,798,573) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (Rp 1,940,107) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,320 Riels (Rp 112,272) | Rp 91,402 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (Rp 73,612) | Rp 83,441 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400,000 Riels (Rp 1,643,831) | Rp 651,126 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (Rp 164,383) | Rp 458,661 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,577 Riels (Rp 935,245) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (Rp 410,958) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (Rp 164,383,096) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (Rp 20,901) | Rp 12,092 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 590,226 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (Rp 41,096) | Rp 22,456 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (Rp 1,643,831) | Rp 264,826 | + 521% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (Rp 143,556) | Rp 66,604 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Rp 41,096) | Rp 26,592 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (Rp 73,972) | Rp 33,023 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,905 Riels (Rp 24,269) | Rp 27,953 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (Rp 36,986) | Rp 21,349 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60,000 Riels (Rp 246,575) | Rp 84,361 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (Rp 410,958) | Rp 261,890 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (Rp 164,383) | Rp 96,262 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Rp 246,575) | Rp 496,791 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Riels (Rp 616,437) | Rp 397,663 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Riels (Rp 49,315) | Rp 149,637 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (Rp 49,315) | Rp 38,785 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Riels (Rp 24,657) | Rp 50,891 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (Rp 8,838,509) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Rp 849) | Rp 2,388 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Rp 897,704) | Rp 433,566 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 43,715 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 374 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
4.110
IDR
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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