Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,216 Riels (2,782 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (2,602 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,964 Riels (1,427 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,132 Riels (831 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,787 Riels (796 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (494 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (2,453 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,995 Riels (1,328 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,324 Riels (544 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,932 Riels (402 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (4,433 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (716 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (354 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,075,250 Riels (723,240 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,502,320 Riels (255,790 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 444,005 Riels (45,387 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (288,087 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (145,259 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (24,120 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,765 Riels (6,109 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (115,254 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (46,057 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (1,022 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (1,022 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 57% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (25,555 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (2,044 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (10,222 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (10,222 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (24,533,071 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,112 Riels (420 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (1,175 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (9,784 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (934 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (1,656 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (1,226 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (674 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (826 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (2,108 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,728 Riels (6,514 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (3,034 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (6,133 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (14,939 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (1,704 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (886 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,296 Riels (746 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (272,003 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (21 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (22,329 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,318 Riels (646 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 361 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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