- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,259 Riels (€5.07) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,132 Riels (€5.05) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (€2.45) | €4.58 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,861 Riels (€1.93) | €1.32 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,339 Riels (€1.82) | €3.83 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (€1.02) | €2.10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (€3.27) | €2.02 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (€0.96) | €1.29 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,583 Riels (€0.78) | €1.39 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,492 Riels (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (€1.35) | €1.94 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (€0.96) | €1.13 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (€1,005) | €1,336 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (€549) | €899 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (€62) | €132 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (€464) | €803 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (€241) | €541 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (€47) | €97 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (€17) | €23 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (€247) | €387 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (€68) | €115 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (€4.58) | €4.49 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,000 Riels (€2.62) | €10 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 3% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (€53) | €84 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (€45) | €33 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (€101) | €95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (€88) | €118 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 136% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (€37,076) | €21,733 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (€0.89) | €1.54 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (€136) | €35 | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (€2.41) | €9 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (€3.48) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (€19) | €85 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (€7) | €5.12 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (€2.98) | €3.64 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (€3.10) | €3.26 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,578 Riels (€1.65) | €2.19 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (€1.72) | €2.02 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (€12) | €33 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (€5.96) | €17 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (€19) | €64 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (€21) | €67 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (€4.05) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (€2.84) | €1.61 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (€1.14) | €5.11 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,460,000 Riels (€537) | €458 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (€90) | €63 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (€1.25) | €5.35 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,109 prices entered by 804 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is about the same as in Italy
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