Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cambodia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (₨1,120) | ₨972 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (₨1,663) | ₨1,004 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (₨549) | ₨365 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (₨521) | ₨170 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (₨650) | ₨285 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (₨335) | ₨255 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (₨2,772) | ₨1,139 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (₨976) | ₨290 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (₨296) | ₨117 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (₨192) | ₨549 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (₨2,772) | ₨2,784 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (₨693) | ₨289 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (₨277) | ₨191 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cambodia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (₨237,263) | ₨115,670 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (₨149,278) | ₨70,950 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (₨27,760) | ₨25,995 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (₨138,619) | ₨59,502 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (₨97,033) | ₨50,821 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (₨20,793) | ₨20,152 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (₨3,582) | ₨2,097 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (₨83,171) | ₨71,636 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (₨32,721) | ₨23,262 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (₨1,733) | ₨1,718 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (₨693) | ₨1,977 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cambodia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (₨5,545) | ₨3,426 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (₨2,772) | ₨6,254 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (₨27,187) | ₨13,199 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (₨10,536) | ₨8,569 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cambodia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (₨16,634,241) | ₨4,456,060 | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (₨313) | ₨270 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cambodia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (₨693) | ₨1,015 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (₨4,159) | ₨3,667 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (₨633) | ₨521 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (₨1,733) | ₨922 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (₨1,109) | ₨736 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (₨277) | ₨249 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (₨554) | ₨242 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (₨832) | ₨860 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cambodia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (₨3,852) | ₨3,545 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (₨6,931) | ₨2,089 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (₨4,159) | ₨2,959 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (₨55,447) | ₨7,109 | + 680% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (₨1,386) | ₨880 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (₨416) | ₨669 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (₨420) | ₨745 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (₨184,427) | ₨119,622 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (₨14) | ₨3.79 | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (₨15,140) | ₨3,764 | + 302% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (₨1,491) | ₨415 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,834 prices entered by 455 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan
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