- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,877 Riels (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 118 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,382 Riels (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 95 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,671 Riels (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 66 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,861 Riels (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 19 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,284 Riels (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,432 Riels (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 62 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,023 Riels (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 37 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,541 Riels (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,382 Riels (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,617 Riels (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 223 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,928 Riels (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,084 Riels (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (Mex$ 23,490) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (Mex$ 12,840) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326,559 Riels (Mex$ 1,665) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (Mex$ 10,843) | Mex$ 11,823 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (Mex$ 5,644) | Mex$ 6,623 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 215,255 Riels (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,772 Riels (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 383 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,106,850 Riels (Mex$ 5,645) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,051 Riels (Mex$ 1,596) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,069 Riels (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 104 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,000 Riels (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 89 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (Mex$ 1,248) | Mex$ 799 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 656 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (Mex$ 2,353) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (Mex$ 2,064) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 299% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 299% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (Mex$ 866,954) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 634,223 Riels (Mex$ 3,234) | Mex$ 466 | + 595% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 77 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 186 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 543 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 68 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 49 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 53 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,578 Riels (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 123 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,739 Riels (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 383 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 136 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 742 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 103 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 55 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 44 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,460,000 Riels (Mex$ 12,545) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (Mex$ 2,115) | Mex$ 715 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 52 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,652 prices entered by 1,221 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 78% more expensive than in Mexico
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