Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Riels (руб 238) | руб 494 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (руб 493) | руб 361 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (руб 169) | руб 213 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (руб 164) | руб 86 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Riels (руб 238) | руб 137 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (руб 179) | руб 208 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (руб 517) | руб 441 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (руб 287) | руб 128 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (руб 168) | руб 58 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (руб 84) | руб 84 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (руб 1,001) | руб 692 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (руб 142) | руб 175 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (руб 93) | руб 43 | + 116% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,315,070 Riels (руб 65,760) | руб 102,249 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 56,047 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 7,760 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,808,560 Riels (руб 35,876) | руб 52,573 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (руб 21,365) | руб 33,044 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,587 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (руб 1,169) | руб 958 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (руб 27,989) | руб 20,885 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (руб 9,365) | руб 7,221 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Riels (руб 238) | руб 548 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (руб 355) | руб 618 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400,000 Riels (руб 7,935) | руб 6,816 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (руб 793) | руб 3,176 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,577 Riels (руб 4,514) | руб 7,907 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (руб 1,984) | руб 6,921 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (руб 793,467) | руб 2,485,230 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (руб 101) | руб 56 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,318 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (руб 198) | руб 270 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 515 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (руб 7,935) | руб 1,977 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (руб 693) | руб 320 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (руб 198) | руб 187 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (руб 357) | руб 172 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,500 Riels (руб 129) | руб 123 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (руб 179) | руб 132 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 589 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (руб 1,984) | руб 1,593 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (руб 793) | руб 680 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124,000 Riels (руб 2,460) | руб 6,005 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300,000 Riels (руб 5,951) | руб 3,237 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (руб 397) | руб 473 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Riels (руб 159) | руб 177 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 236 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (руб 42,663) | руб 50,539 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (руб 4.10) | руб 23 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120,000 Riels (руб 2,380) | руб 3,349 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 197 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,827 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.01984
RUB
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 10% cheaper than in Russia
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