Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 35% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cambodia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (Dinar 2.763) | Dinar 8 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (Dinar 4.105) | Dinar 5.375 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (Dinar 1.355) | Dinar 2.748 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (Dinar 1.286) | Dinar 1.154 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (Dinar 1.605) | Dinar 1.606 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (Dinar 0.826) | Dinar 0.567 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.323 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (Dinar 2.408) | Dinar 1.366 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (Dinar 0.731) | Dinar 0.617 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (Dinar 0.474) | Dinar 3.595 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (Dinar 1.711) | Dinar 1.066 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (Dinar 0.684) | Dinar 0.279 | + 145% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cambodia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (Dinar 586) | Dinar 646 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (Dinar 368) | Dinar 358 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (Dinar 69) | Dinar 56 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (Dinar 342) | Dinar 485 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (Dinar 239) | Dinar 236 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (Dinar 51) | Dinar 29 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (Dinar 9) | Dinar 16 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (Dinar 205) | Dinar 172 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (Dinar 81) | Dinar 103 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Dinar 4.277) | Dinar 5.986 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (Dinar 1.711) | Dinar 5.061 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 75% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cambodia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (Dinar 14) | Dinar 49 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (Dinar 7) | Dinar 54 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (Dinar 67) | Dinar 62 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (Dinar 26) | Dinar 59 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 25% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cambodia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (Dinar 41,054) | Dinar 21,660 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (Dinar 0.772) | Dinar 1.046 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cambodia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (Dinar 1.711) | Dinar 2.699 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (Dinar 10) | Dinar 21 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Dinar 1.562) | Dinar 5.838 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Dinar 4.277) | Dinar 2.893 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (Dinar 2.737) | Dinar 3.658 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (Dinar 0.684) | Dinar 1.811 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (Dinar 1.368) | Dinar 2.135 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (Dinar 2.053) | Dinar 7 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Cambodia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (Dinar 10) | Dinar 32 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (Dinar 17) | Dinar 19 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Dinar 10) | Dinar 41 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (Dinar 137) | Dinar 49 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (Dinar 3.421) | Dinar 6 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (Dinar 1.026) | Dinar 3.742 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (Dinar 1.037) | Dinar 5.588 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Dinar 455) | Dinar 273 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Dinar 0.035) | Dinar 0.100 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Dinar 37) | Dinar 52 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (Dinar 3.679) | Dinar 2.608 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 735 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00017
JOD
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 13% cheaper than in Jordan
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