Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (1,806 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (2,682 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (885 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (840 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (1,049 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (540 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (4,471 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (1,573 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (478 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (310 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (4,471 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (1,118 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (447 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 55% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (382,598 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (240,718 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (44,764 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (223,529 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (156,470 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (33,529 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (5,777 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (134,117 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (52,763 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (2,794 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (1,118 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (8,941 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (4,471 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (43,840 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (16,990 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 73% 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 (26,823,492 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (504 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19,283 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (1,118 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (6,706 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (1,021 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (2,794 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (1,788 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (447 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (894 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (1,341 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (6,211 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (11,176 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (6,706 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (89,412 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 425% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (2,235 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (671 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (677 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (297,398 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (23 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (24,414 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (2,404 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 364% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 397 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is about the same as in Nigeria
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