Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (Rp 58,714) | Rp 45,378 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (Rp 87,226) | Rp 54,330 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (Rp 28,794) | Rp 27,591 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (Rp 27,329) | Rp 19,722 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (Rp 34,100) | Rp 26,707 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (Rp 17,554) | Rp 18,501 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (Rp 145,377) | Rp 56,542 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (Rp 51,164) | Rp 42,973 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (Rp 15,530) | Rp 22,558 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (Rp 10,068) | Rp 34,959 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (Rp 145,377) | Rp 337,317 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (Rp 36,344) | Rp 20,426 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (Rp 14,538) | Rp 17,971 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (Rp 12,441,564) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (Rp 7,827,836) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (Rp 1,455,677) | Rp 496,641 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (Rp 7,268,861) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (Rp 5,088,203) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (Rp 1,090,329) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (Rp 187,846) | Rp 400,530 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (Rp 4,361,317) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (Rp 1,715,793) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Rp 90,861) | Rp 43,866 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (Rp 36,344) | Rp 71,573 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (Rp 290,754) | Rp 624,572 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (Rp 145,377) | Rp 439,901 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (Rp 1,425,605) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (Rp 552,484) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (Rp 872,263,301) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (Rp 16,397) | Rp 11,904 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (Rp 36,344) | Rp 36,367 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (Rp 218,066) | Rp 313,421 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Rp 33,193) | Rp 130,123 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Rp 90,861) | Rp 19,595 | + 364% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (Rp 58,151) | Rp 34,558 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (Rp 14,538) | Rp 30,035 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (Rp 29,075) | Rp 15,580 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (Rp 43,613) | Rp 88,350 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (Rp 201,969) | Rp 216,012 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (Rp 363,443) | Rp 104,481 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Rp 218,066) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (Rp 2,907,544) | Rp 383,761 | + 658% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (Rp 72,689) | Rp 162,937 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (Rp 21,807) | Rp 36,298 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (Rp 22,026) | Rp 40,791 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Rp 9,670,965) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Rp 751) | Rp 2,029 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Rp 793,912) | Rp 496,553 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (Rp 78,166) | Rp 35,528 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 705 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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