Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,216 Riels (¥868) | ¥1,145 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (¥812) | ¥719 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,964 Riels (¥445) | ¥437 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,132 Riels (¥259) | ¥211 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,787 Riels (¥248) | ¥282 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (¥154) | ¥815 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (¥765) | ¥951 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,995 Riels (¥414) | ¥984 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,324 Riels (¥170) | ¥421 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,932 Riels (¥125) | ¥268 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (¥1,383) | ¥1,770 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (¥223) | ¥217 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (¥110) | ¥225 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,075,250 Riels (¥225,610) | ¥194,768 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,502,320 Riels (¥79,792) | ¥126,641 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 444,005 Riels (¥14,158) | ¥21,178 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (¥89,867) | ¥142,258 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (¥45,313) | ¥80,836 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (¥7,524) | ¥13,643 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,765 Riels (¥1,906) | ¥3,988 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (¥35,953) | ¥59,521 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (¥14,367) | ¥17,809 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (¥319) | ¥665 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (¥319) | ¥2,700 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (¥7,972) | ¥7,941 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (¥638) | ¥4,162 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (¥3,189) | ¥7,471 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (¥3,189) | ¥15,388 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 62% 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 (¥7,652,933) | ¥2,576,380 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,112 Riels (¥131) | ¥161 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (¥366) | ¥1,370 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (¥3,052) | ¥3,523 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (¥291) | ¥2,205 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (¥517) | ¥648 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (¥383) | ¥409 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (¥210) | ¥143 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (¥258) | ¥184 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (¥658) | ¥3,583 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cambodia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,728 Riels (¥2,032) | ¥4,280 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (¥946) | ¥3,593 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (¥1,913) | ¥20,657 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (¥4,660) | ¥6,242 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (¥531) | ¥1,034 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (¥276) | ¥533 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,296 Riels (¥233) | ¥526 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (¥84,850) | ¥58,872 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (¥7) | ¥41 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (¥6,966) | ¥11,178 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,318 Riels (¥201) | ¥554 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 685 prices entered by 81 different people.
Cost of living in Cambodia is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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