- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,259 Riels (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 119 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,132 Riels (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 96 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 65 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,762 Riels (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,083 Riels (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 64 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 38 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,623 Riels (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 216 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (Mex$ 22,053) | Mex$ 19,204 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (Mex$ 12,055) | Mex$ 10,107 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (Mex$ 1,369) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (Mex$ 10,179) | Mex$ 12,066 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (Mex$ 5,298) | Mex$ 6,860 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 382 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (Mex$ 5,422) | Mex$ 8,049 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (Mex$ 1,500) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 109 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,537 Riels (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 77 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (Mex$ 1,171) | Mex$ 840 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 672 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (Mex$ 2,209) | Mex$ 1,531 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (Mex$ 1,938) | Mex$ 1,353 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 274% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 274% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (Mex$ 813,905) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (Mex$ 2,987) | Mex$ 455 | + 557% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 77 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 186 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 547 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 72 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 56 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,240 Riels (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 28 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 128 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 383 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 138 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 1,214 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 748 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 104 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 55 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 45 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (Mex$ 10,974) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (Mex$ 1,985) | Mex$ 764 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 52 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,158 prices entered by 1,147 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00479
MXN
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 66% more expensive than in Mexico
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