Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,468 Riels (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 177 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,755 Riels (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 110 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,679 Riels (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 54 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,911 Riels (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,258 Riels (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,282 Riels (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 68 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,622 Riels (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 40 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,355 Riels (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,705 Riels (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,673 Riels (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 225 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,598 Riels (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,792 Riels (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,346,140 Riels (Mex$ 22,836) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,995,890 Riels (Mex$ 10,487) | Mex$ 8,719 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,626 Riels (Mex$ 2,000) | Mex$ 1,252 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,079,300 Riels (Mex$ 10,925) | Mex$ 10,817 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,622,650 Riels (Mex$ 8,526) | Mex$ 5,566 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (Mex$ 2,068) | Mex$ 848 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62,265 Riels (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 378 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,812,390 Riels (Mex$ 9,523) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919,482 Riels (Mex$ 4,831) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 101 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,592 Riels (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 84 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 840 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,051) | Mex$ 618 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143,139 Riels (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 1,534 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600,000 Riels (Mex$ 3,153) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,146,000 Riels (Mex$ 704,833) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Riels (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 499 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,815 Riels (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 83 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,294 Riels (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 201 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134,888 Riels (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 530 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Riels (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 70 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,518 Riels (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 48 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,927 Riels (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 56 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,908 Riels (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 29 | + 296% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14,000 Riels (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 30 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,528 Riels (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 189 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,050 Riels (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 344 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 140 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 954 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 242,120 Riels (Mex$ 1,272) | Mex$ 658 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,247 Riels (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 114 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,763 Riels (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 61 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,349 Riels (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Mex$ 13,981) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Mex$ 1.09) | Mex$ 1.95 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (Mex$ 1,765) | Mex$ 925 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,731 Riels (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 57 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,765 prices entered by 1,399 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 32% more expensive than in Mexico
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