Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (1,444 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (2,195 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,086 Riels (1,043 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,353 Riels (786 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,783 Riels (732 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,665 Riels (345 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (3,400 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,330 Riels (1,160 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,671 Riels (534 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,239 Riels (305 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,514 Riels (3,059 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (753 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,838 Riels (455 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,253,260 Riels (306,104 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,421,250 Riels (133,727 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 240,075 Riels (22,589 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,551,580 Riels (145,990 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,240 Riels (103,523 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Riels (18,818 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55,701 Riels (5,241 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,748,600 Riels (164,528 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450,559 Riels (42,394 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (941 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 67% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (9,409 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (1,882 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (9,409 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (9,409 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,279 Riels (309 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (8,468 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (1,081 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,713 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 112,922 Riels (10,625 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (859 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (965 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (1,588 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (376 ₦) | 441 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,505 Riels (518 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (1,844 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,487 Riels (4,280 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (2,898 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,721 Riels (6,278 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,009 Riels (1,412 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,665 Riels (721 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (553 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (250,371 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (19 ₦) | 35 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (31,599 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,001 Riels (471 ₦) | 541 ₦ | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 688 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria
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