Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (¥584) | ¥998 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (¥868) | ¥723 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (¥287) | ¥544 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (¥272) | ¥204 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (¥339) | ¥323 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (¥175) | ¥616 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (¥1,447) | ¥934 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (¥509) | ¥850 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (¥155) | ¥535 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (¥100) | ¥288 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (¥1,447) | ¥1,240 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (¥362) | ¥240 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (¥145) | ¥202 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (¥123,809) | ¥279,056 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (¥77,896) | ¥163,427 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (¥14,486) | ¥23,363 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (¥72,334) | ¥150,519 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (¥50,634) | ¥81,210 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (¥10,850) | ¥36,753 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (¥1,869) | ¥4,386 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (¥43,400) | ¥49,710 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (¥17,074) | ¥17,687 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (¥904) | ¥1,118 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (¥362) | ¥1,483 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (¥2,893) | ¥6,145 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (¥1,447) | ¥5,263 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (¥14,187) | ¥9,604 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (¥5,498) | ¥13,529 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 63% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (¥8,680,080) | ¥2,697,750 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (¥163) | ¥169 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,153 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (¥362) | ¥2,154 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (¥2,170) | ¥5,499 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (¥330) | ¥1,340 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (¥904) | ¥842 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (¥579) | ¥750 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (¥145) | ¥225 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (¥289) | ¥233 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (¥434) | ¥3,812 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (¥2,010) | ¥4,064 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (¥3,617) | ¥3,590 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (¥2,170) | ¥4,524 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (¥28,934) | ¥6,047 | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (¥723) | ¥896 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (¥217) | ¥487 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (¥219) | ¥585 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (¥96,238) | ¥98,506 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (¥7) | ¥52 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (¥7,900) | ¥9,275 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22,436 Riels (¥811) | ¥587 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 812 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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