Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Riels (4,596 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (9,522 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (3,268 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (3,170 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Riels (4,596 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (3,447 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (9,979 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (5,535 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (3,251 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (1,631 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (19,333 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (2,741 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (1,791 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,315,070 Riels (1,269,665 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,588,820 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 88,851 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,808,560 Riels (692,675 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (412,504 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 79,865 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (22,572 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (540,406 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (180,811 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Riels (4,596 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (6,860 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400,000 Riels (153,199 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 666% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (15,320 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,577 Riels (87,162 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (38,300 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (15,319,916 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (1,948 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 21,356 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (3,830 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (153,199 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 770% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (13,379 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (3,830 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (6,894 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,500 Riels (2,489 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (3,447 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,245 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cambodia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (38,300 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (15,320 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124,000 Riels (47,492 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300,000 Riels (114,899 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (7,660 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Riels (3,064 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,421 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (823,717 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (79 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120,000 Riels (45,960 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 249 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.38300
NGN
/
KHR
*
Cost of living in Cambodia is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 188% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Albania is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Argentina is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 364% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 202% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Angola is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Nigeria