Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,246 Riels (₨841) | ₨606 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,587 Riels (₨968) | ₨649 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,883 Riels (₨412) | ₨252 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,911 Riels (₨299) | ₨111 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,921 Riels (₨262) | ₨122 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,282 Riels (₨275) | ₨114 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (₨1,367) | ₨508 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,622 Riels (₨515) | ₨181 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,355 Riels (₨240) | ₨46 | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,739 Riels (₨141) | ₨366 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,673 Riels (₨2,446) | ₨2,502 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,598 Riels (₨250) | ₨127 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,792 Riels (₨295) | ₨56 | + 427% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,750,180 Riels (₨179,638) | ₨54,670 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,995,890 Riels (₨75,479) | ₨36,369 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 641,077 Riels (₨24,244) | ₨9,463 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,079,300 Riels (₨78,633) | ₨48,807 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,622,650 Riels (₨61,364) | ₨29,928 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (₨14,882) | ₨8,151 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62,265 Riels (₨2,355) | ₨2,478 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,812,390 Riels (₨68,539) | ₨39,996 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919,482 Riels (₨34,772) | ₨12,115 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (₨793) | ₨593 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,592 Riels (₨590) | ₨773 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (₨3,782) | ₨2,113 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Riels (₨7,563) | ₨3,540 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143,139 Riels (₨5,413) | ₨6,553 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600,000 Riels (₨22,690) | ₨5,618 | + 304% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,146,000 Riels (₨5,073,020) | ₨1,997,080 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Riels (₨151) | ₨112 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (₨3,404) | ₨1,892 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,815 Riels (₨220) | ₨311 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,294 Riels (₨1,221) | ₨401 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134,888 Riels (₨5,101) | ₨1,433 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Riels (₨454) | ₨514 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,518 Riels (₨587) | ₨312 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,036 Riels (₨493) | ₨305 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,908 Riels (₨828) | ₨189 | + 338% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14,000 Riels (₨529) | ₨134 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,528 Riels (₨663) | ₨388 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,951 Riels (₨2,192) | ₨1,486 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,902 Riels (₨1,169) | ₨1,191 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,621 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274,496 Riels (₨10,381) | ₨3,615 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,194 Riels (₨612) | ₨885 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,670 Riels (₨404) | ₨325 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,310 Riels (₨239) | ₨393 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (₨100,629) | ₨55,804 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (₨8) | ₨4.62 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152,179 Riels (₨5,755) | ₨4,179 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,531 Riels (₨587) | ₨217 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,263 prices entered by 480 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan
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