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Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Italy
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,503 Riels (€4.50) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,697 Riels (€5.20) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (€2.46) | €4.39 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,475 Riels (€1.64) | €1.24 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,083 Riels (€1.55) | €3.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (€1.03) | €2.08 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (€3.29) | €1.95 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (€0.96) | €1.24 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,920 Riels (€0.86) | €1.36 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (€1.36) | €1.91 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (€0.97) | €1.06 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (€1,010) | €1,312 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (€552) | €909 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (€63) | €127 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (€466) | €818 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (€243) | €551 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (€47) | €106 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (€18) | €24 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (€248) | €379 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (€69) | €112 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (€4.60) | €4.26 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,537 Riels (€2.97) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 6% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (€54) | €83 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (€45) | €32 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (€101) | €94 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (€89) | €116 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 135% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (€37,294) | €22,219 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (€0.89) | €1.55 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (€137) | €35 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (€2.42) | €8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (€3.50) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (€19) | €85 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (€7) | €5.03 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (€3.00) | €3.50 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (€3.12) | €3.25 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,240 Riels (€3.34) | €2.05 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (€1.73) | €1.90 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (€6) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (€12) | €35 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (€5.99) | €17 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (€19) | €71 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (€21) | €67 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (€4.07) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (€2.85) | €1.64 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (€1.14) | €5.23 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (€503) | €444 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (€91) | €67 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (€1.26) | €5.43 | - 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 5,720 prices entered by 754 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is about the same as in Italy
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