Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 225 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 121 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,086 Riels (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 54 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,353 Riels (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,487 Riels (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,665 Riels (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 70 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,330 Riels (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 41 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,671 Riels (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,239 Riels (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,514 Riels (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 226 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,838 Riels (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,253,260 Riels (Mex$ 15,993) | Mex$ 19,357 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,421,250 Riels (Mex$ 6,987) | Mex$ 8,581 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 356,754 Riels (Mex$ 1,754) | Mex$ 966 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,551,580 Riels (Mex$ 7,627) | Mex$ 10,263 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,240 Riels (Mex$ 5,409) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Riels (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 679 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55,701 Riels (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 387 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,748,600 Riels (Mex$ 8,596) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (Mex$ 2,215) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 98 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 72% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 861 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 671 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 1,146 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 357,886 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,039 Riels (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 549 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 75 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 551 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 79 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 49 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 57 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,784 Riels (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,505 Riels (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 182 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,487 Riels (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 293 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 150 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,721 Riels (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 670 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,009 Riels (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 122 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,665 Riels (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 71 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 40 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Mex$ 13,081) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Mex$ 1.02) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (Mex$ 1,651) | Mex$ 966 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,001 Riels (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 62 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,542 prices entered by 1,247 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00492
MXN
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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