Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,468 Riels (¥593) | ¥975 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,755 Riels (¥679) | ¥718 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,679 Riels (¥282) | ¥451 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,911 Riels (¥209) | ¥214 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,258 Riels (¥191) | ¥284 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,282 Riels (¥192) | ¥501 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (¥953) | ¥1,246 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,622 Riels (¥359) | ¥640 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,355 Riels (¥168) | ¥381 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,705 Riels (¥98) | ¥252 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,673 Riels (¥1,706) | ¥1,640 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,598 Riels (¥174) | ¥221 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,792 Riels (¥206) | ¥253 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,346,140 Riels (¥114,647) | ¥182,340 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,995,890 Riels (¥52,650) | ¥111,342 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,626 Riels (¥10,041) | ¥15,746 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,079,300 Riels (¥54,850) | ¥127,445 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,622,650 Riels (¥42,804) | ¥86,552 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (¥10,381) | ¥11,000 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62,265 Riels (¥1,642) | ¥3,746 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,812,390 Riels (¥47,809) | ¥39,892 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919,482 Riels (¥24,255) | ¥8,365 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (¥553) | ¥740 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,592 Riels (¥411) | ¥2,216 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (¥2,638) | ¥6,528 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Riels (¥5,276) | ¥4,644 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143,139 Riels (¥3,776) | ¥7,685 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600,000 Riels (¥15,827) | ¥13,013 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,146,000 Riels (¥3,538,654) | ¥2,936,380 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Riels (¥106) | ¥138 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (¥2,374) | ¥9,348 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,815 Riels (¥153) | ¥1,406 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,294 Riels (¥852) | ¥929 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134,888 Riels (¥3,558) | ¥8,740 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Riels (¥317) | ¥554 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,518 Riels (¥409) | ¥669 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,927 Riels (¥499) | ¥516 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,908 Riels (¥578) | ¥191 | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14,000 Riels (¥369) | ¥238 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,528 Riels (¥462) | ¥2,573 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,050 Riels (¥1,663) | ¥3,363 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (¥812) | ¥3,583 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 242,120 Riels (¥6,387) | ¥6,023 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,247 Riels (¥455) | ¥809 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,763 Riels (¥284) | ¥500 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,349 Riels (¥194) | ¥491 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (¥70,193) | ¥47,822 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (¥5) | ¥26 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (¥8,859) | ¥8,220 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,731 Riels (¥178) | ¥491 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,293 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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