Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (₨594) | ₨477 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (₨903) | ₨617 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,094 Riels (₨391) | ₨253 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,822 Riels (₨303) | ₨111 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,619 Riels (₨295) | ₨146 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,548 Riels (₨176) | ₨85 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (₨1,399) | ₨736 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,921 Riels (₨461) | ₨147 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,329 Riels (₨245) | ₨52 | + 375% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,501 Riels (₨136) | ₨285 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,184 Riels (₨1,671) | ₨1,607 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (₨310) | ₨133 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Riels (₨161) | ₨80 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,501,950 Riels (₨135,543) | ₨65,208 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336,180 Riels (₨51,717) | ₨40,675 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 932,863 Riels (₨36,107) | ₨11,662 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,375,390 Riels (₨53,235) | ₨44,902 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,251,740 Riels (₨48,449) | ₨32,659 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (₨15,231) | ₨8,932 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63,173 Riels (₨2,445) | ₨2,572 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 Riels (₨96,763) | ₨44,098 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Riels (₨5,806) | ₨23,617 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (₨387) | ₨667 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 Riels (₨310) | ₨516 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 66% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (₨3,871) | ₨3,054 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (₨774) | ₨5,408 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (₨3,871) | ₨8,399 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (₨3,871) | ₨5,912 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,279 Riels (₨127) | ₨107 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (₨3,483) | ₨2,108 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Riels (₨581) | ₨260 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 90,517 Riels (₨3,503) | ₨1,831 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,310 Riels (₨399) | ₨463 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (₨397) | ₨350 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (₨653) | ₨441 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (₨155) | ₨189 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Riels (₨116) | ₨169 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (₨758) | ₨480 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,462 Riels (₨1,837) | ₨1,849 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (₨1,192) | ₨1,458 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,274 Riels (₨4,307) | ₨3,680 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,515 Riels (₨639) | ₨850 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,011 Riels (₨349) | ₨437 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (₨227) | ₨435 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (₨102,992) | ₨58,894 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (₨8) | ₨39 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (₨12,998) | ₨4,106 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,163 Riels (₨239) | ₨267 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,932 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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