Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,216 Riels (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 244 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 138 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,964 Riels (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 64 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,132 Riels (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 23 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,787 Riels (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 37 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 77 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,995 Riels (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 47 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,324 Riels (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,932 Riels (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 264 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 33 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,075,250 Riels (Mex$ 35,021) | Mex$ 18,976 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,502,320 Riels (Mex$ 12,386) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 444,005 Riels (Mex$ 2,198) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (Mex$ 13,950) | Mex$ 11,738 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (Mex$ 7,034) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (Mex$ 1,168) | Mex$ 849 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,765 Riels (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 402 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (Mex$ 5,581) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (Mex$ 2,230) | Mex$ 2,453 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 115 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 110 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 55% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,237) | Mex$ 906 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 664 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 1,246 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,187,965) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,112 Riels (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 506 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 85 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 587 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 79 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 56 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 58 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 32 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 229 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,728 Riels (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 321 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 157 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 742 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 741 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 149 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 82 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,296 Riels (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 42 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Mex$ 13,171) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Mex$ 1.02) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 909 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,318 Riels (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 67 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 18% more expensive than in Mexico
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