Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 267 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 148 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 68 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 45 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 87 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 48 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 32 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 28 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 257 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 34 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 28% | |
| 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 | 3,423,250 Riels (Mex$ 14,658) | Mex$ 20,793 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (Mex$ 9,223) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (Mex$ 1,715) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (Mex$ 8,564) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (Mex$ 5,995) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 717 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 396 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (Mex$ 5,138) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (Mex$ 2,022) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 116 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 124 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 60% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 969 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 712 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (Mex$ 1,680) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (Mex$ 1,027,684) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 92 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 589 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 76 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 61 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 67 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 40 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 35 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 244 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cambodia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 363 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 156 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 724 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (Mex$ 3,426) | Mex$ 768 | + 346% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 164 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 80 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 45 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Mex$ 11,394) | Mex$ 11,520 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Mex$ 0.89) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 883 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 78 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,804 prices entered by 964 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00428
MXN
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is about the same as in Mexico
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