Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 13% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cambodia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (Shilling544) | Shilling624 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (Shilling807) | Shilling754 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (Shilling267) | Shilling379 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (Shilling253) | Shilling119 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (Shilling316) | Shilling226 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (Shilling163) | Shilling114 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (Shilling1,346) | Shilling706 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (Shilling474) | Shilling275 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (Shilling144) | Shilling109 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (Shilling93) | Shilling236 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (Shilling1,346) | Shilling1,461 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (Shilling336) | Shilling192 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (Shilling135) | Shilling59 | + 128% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 14% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cambodia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (Shilling115,174) | Shilling131,875 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (Shilling72,464) | Shilling56,145 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (Shilling13,476) | Shilling15,047 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (Shilling67,289) | Shilling63,358 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (Shilling47,103) | Shilling23,400 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (Shilling10,093) | Shilling8,455 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (Shilling1,739) | Shilling5,873 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (Shilling40,374) | Shilling43,137 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (Shilling15,883) | Shilling23,937 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Shilling841) | Shilling700 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (Shilling336) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cambodia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (Shilling2,692) | Shilling2,095 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (Shilling1,346) | Shilling2,759 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (Shilling13,197) | Shilling5,660 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (Shilling5,114) | Shilling5,773 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 55% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cambodia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (Shilling8,074,739) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (Shilling152) | Shilling161 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Shilling4,100 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 34% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cambodia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (Shilling336) | Shilling178 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling320 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (Shilling2,019) | Shilling4,026 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Shilling307) | Shilling333 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Shilling841) | Shilling308 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (Shilling538) | Shilling439 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (Shilling135) | Shilling100 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (Shilling269) | Shilling122 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (Shilling404) | Shilling1,306 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 124% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cambodia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (Shilling1,870) | Shilling3,290 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (Shilling3,364) | Shilling1,586 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Shilling2,019) | Shilling1,600 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (Shilling26,916) | Shilling4,205 | + 540% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (Shilling673) | Shilling1,300 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (Shilling202) | Shilling295 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (Shilling204) | Shilling260 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Shilling89,526) | Shilling26,546 | + 237% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Shilling7) | Shilling4.09 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Shilling7,349) | Shilling5,256 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (Shilling724) | Shilling306 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 257 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.03364
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/
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 31% more expensive than in Kenya
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