Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Mexico
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Cambodia is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Riels (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 315 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 177 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 74 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,000 Riels (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 50 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 33 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 91 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 46 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 261 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Cambodia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,315,070 Riels (Mex$ 15,864) | Mex$ 24,346 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 13,133 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,324 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,808,560 Riels (Mex$ 8,654) | Mex$ 15,659 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (Mex$ 5,154) | Mex$ 7,955 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 780 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 416 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (Mex$ 6,752) | Mex$ 5,859 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (Mex$ 2,259) | Mex$ 2,199 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Riels (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 139 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 135 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,914) | Mex$ 964 | + 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 764 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,577 Riels (Mex$ 1,089) | Mex$ 1,691 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 1,425 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (Mex$ 191,412) | Mex$ 380,199 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 650 | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Cambodia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 104 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,914) | Mex$ 666 | + 188% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 90 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 66 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 82 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,500 Riels (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 41 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 301 | - | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 373 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 175 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124,000 Riels (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 1,081 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,436) | Mex$ 825 | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 182 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Riels (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 96 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (Mex$ 10,292) | Mex$ 10,806 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Mex$ 0.99) | Mex$ 3.38 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120,000 Riels (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 901 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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