Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Cambodia is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Cambodia | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,280 Riels (€5.90) | €17 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (€5.94) | €9 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,441 Riels (€3.14) | €4.65 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,546 Riels (€1.76) | €1.30 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,787 Riels (€1.82) | €3.53 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (€1.13) | €2.44 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (€5.60) | €7 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,860 Riels (€3.00) | €2.18 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,324 Riels (€1.24) | €1.59 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,932 Riels (€0.92) | €1.34 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (€10) | €7 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (€1.63) | €1.88 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (€0.81) | €1.40 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Cambodia is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Cambodia | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,045,280 Riels (€1,410) | €1,451 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,871,620 Riels (€670) | €947 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509,631 Riels (€119) | €200 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (€658) | €870 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (€332) | €615 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (€55) | €147 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72,978 Riels (€17) | €26 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (€263) | €359 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550,000 Riels (€128) | €144 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (€2.33) | €4.55 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (€2.33) | €10 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Cambodia is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Cambodia | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (€58) | €75 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (€4.67) | €34 | - 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,000 Riels (€140) | €86 | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (€23) | €117 | - 80% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Cambodia is 33% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Cambodia | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (€55,996) | €25,487 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,112 Riels (€0.96) | €1.81 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €36 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Cambodia is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Cambodia | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (€2.68) | €10 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (€22) | €75 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (€2.13) | €5.37 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (€3.78) | €3.12 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (€2.80) | €2.85 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (€1.54) | €2.17 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (€1.89) | €1.66 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (€4.81) | €17 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Cambodia is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Cambodia | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,728 Riels (€15) | €41 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (€14) | €56 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (€34) | €65 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (€3.89) | €9 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (€2.02) | €1.66 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,296 Riels (€1.70) | €5.07 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (€621) | €581 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (€0.05) | €0.19 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (€51) | €49 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,318 Riels (€1.47) | €5.83 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 21% cheaper than in Italy
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