- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,259 Riels (¥655) | ¥1,054 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,132 Riels (¥651) | ¥698 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (¥316) | ¥436 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,861 Riels (¥249) | ¥205 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,339 Riels (¥235) | ¥285 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (¥132) | ¥777 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (¥829) | ¥910 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (¥422) | ¥697 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (¥124) | ¥414 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,583 Riels (¥101) | ¥265 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36,492 Riels (¥1,027) | ¥1,538 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (¥175) | ¥203 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (¥124) | ¥198 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (¥129,656) | ¥231,808 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (¥70,874) | ¥125,591 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (¥8,050) | ¥21,159 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (¥59,849) | ¥113,754 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (¥31,150) | ¥74,885 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (¥6,011) | ¥12,611 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (¥2,247) | ¥4,134 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (¥31,880) | ¥55,558 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (¥8,817) | ¥16,830 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (¥590) | ¥693 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,000 Riels (¥338) | ¥1,932 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (¥6,886) | ¥6,829 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (¥5,770) | ¥4,215 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (¥12,989) | ¥8,321 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (¥11,392) | ¥13,972 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (¥4,785,274) | ¥2,590,890 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (¥114) | ¥145 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (¥17,563) | ¥11,257 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (¥311) | ¥1,278 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (¥449) | ¥1,016 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (¥2,467) | ¥3,622 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (¥928) | ¥630 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (¥385) | ¥707 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (¥401) | ¥455 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,578 Riels (¥213) | ¥137 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (¥222) | ¥217 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (¥779) | ¥2,939 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (¥1,520) | ¥3,981 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (¥769) | ¥3,365 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (¥2,393) | ¥14,181 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (¥2,702) | ¥7,768 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (¥523) | ¥880 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (¥366) | ¥487 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (¥147) | ¥560 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,460,000 Riels (¥69,246) | ¥49,094 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (¥11,673) | ¥10,296 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (¥162) | ¥468 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,161 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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