Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,468 Riels (2,113 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,755 Riels (2,422 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,679 Riels (1,004 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,911 Riels (744 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,258 Riels (683 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,282 Riels (685 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (3,399 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,622 Riels (1,281 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,355 Riels (598 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,705 Riels (348 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,673 Riels (6,083 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,598 Riels (621 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,792 Riels (733 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,346,140 Riels (408,768 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,995,890 Riels (187,720 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,626 Riels (35,799 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,079,300 Riels (195,565 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,622,650 Riels (152,615 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (37,011 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62,265 Riels (5,856 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,812,390 Riels (170,461 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919,482 Riels (86,480 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (1,973 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,592 Riels (1,466 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (9,405 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Riels (18,811 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143,139 Riels (13,463 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600,000 Riels (56,432 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,146,000 Riels (12,616,855 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 443% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Riels (376 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (8,465 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,815 Riels (547 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,294 Riels (3,037 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134,888 Riels (12,687 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Riels (1,129 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,518 Riels (1,460 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,927 Riels (1,780 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,908 Riels (2,060 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 563% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14,000 Riels (1,317 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,528 Riels (1,649 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,050 Riels (5,930 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (2,897 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 242,120 Riels (22,772 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,247 Riels (1,622 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,763 Riels (1,012 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,349 Riels (691 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (250,269 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (19 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (31,586 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,731 Riels (633 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,210 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria
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