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Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Japan
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,532 Riels (¥562) | ¥1,034 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,859 Riels (¥653) | ¥720 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (¥307) | ¥464 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,475 Riels (¥205) | ¥200 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,083 Riels (¥194) | ¥271 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (¥129) | ¥640 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (¥806) | ¥915 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (¥411) | ¥613 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (¥120) | ¥420 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,794 Riels (¥104) | ¥267 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (¥1,093) | ¥1,604 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (¥170) | ¥209 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (¥121) | ¥200 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (¥126,070) | ¥256,284 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,113,160 Riels (¥57,838) | ¥116,029 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (¥7,827) | ¥23,252 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,273,270 Riels (¥62,220) | ¥120,733 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (¥30,289) | ¥82,119 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 169,184 Riels (¥4,631) | ¥11,573 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (¥2,185) | ¥4,112 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (¥30,999) | ¥63,696 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (¥8,573) | ¥16,934 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (¥574) | ¥730 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,537 Riels (¥370) | ¥1,567 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (¥6,695) | ¥5,970 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (¥5,611) | ¥3,940 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (¥12,630) | ¥8,357 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (¥11,077) | ¥12,795 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (¥4,652,931) | ¥2,848,210 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (¥111) | ¥147 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (¥17,077) | ¥12,471 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,943 Riels (¥190) | ¥1,279 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (¥436) | ¥1,179 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (¥2,398) | ¥5,268 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (¥903) | ¥643 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (¥374) | ¥726 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (¥389) | ¥490 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,240 Riels (¥417) | ¥144 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (¥216) | ¥208 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Riels (¥274) | ¥2,754 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,832 Riels (¥1,254) | ¥4,233 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,239 Riels (¥773) | ¥3,266 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (¥2,326) | ¥10,578 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (¥2,627) | ¥8,596 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (¥508) | ¥947 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,101 Riels (¥331) | ¥488 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,994 Riels (¥109) | ¥533 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (¥62,734) | ¥56,871 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (¥11,350) | ¥9,818 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,052 Riels (¥111) | ¥464 | - 76% | |
| 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 1,782 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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