Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (¥414) | ¥981 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (¥630) | ¥700 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,086 Riels (¥299) | ¥414 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,353 Riels (¥226) | ¥205 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,783 Riels (¥210) | ¥251 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,665 Riels (¥99) | ¥659 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (¥976) | ¥964 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,330 Riels (¥333) | ¥743 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,671 Riels (¥153) | ¥391 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,239 Riels (¥88) | ¥296 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,514 Riels (¥878) | ¥1,420 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (¥216) | ¥178 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,838 Riels (¥131) | ¥217 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,253,260 Riels (¥87,887) | ¥299,320 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,421,250 Riels (¥38,395) | ¥164,446 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 240,075 Riels (¥6,486) | ¥21,056 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,551,580 Riels (¥41,916) | ¥150,152 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,240 Riels (¥29,723) | ¥78,123 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Riels (¥5,403) | ¥11,902 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55,701 Riels (¥1,505) | ¥4,118 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,748,600 Riels (¥47,239) | ¥70,060 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (¥12,172) | ¥12,705 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (¥270) | ¥794 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 79% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (¥2,702) | ¥7,319 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (¥540) | ¥4,417 | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (¥2,702) | ¥8,375 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (¥2,702) | ¥13,139 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,279 Riels (¥89) | ¥135 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (¥2,431) | ¥10,272 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (¥310) | ¥1,148 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 112,922 Riels (¥3,051) | ¥5,176 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (¥247) | ¥803 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (¥277) | ¥611 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (¥456) | ¥528 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (¥108) | ¥152 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,505 Riels (¥149) | ¥258 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (¥529) | ¥3,156 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,487 Riels (¥1,229) | ¥3,672 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (¥832) | ¥3,638 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,721 Riels (¥1,802) | ¥6,066 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,009 Riels (¥405) | ¥1,131 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,665 Riels (¥207) | ¥435 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (¥159) | ¥548 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (¥71,885) | ¥55,862 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (¥6) | ¥53 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (¥9,072) | ¥9,625 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,001 Riels (¥135) | ¥530 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 972 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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