Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (руб 317) | руб 496 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (руб 471) | руб 370 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (руб 156) | руб 195 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (руб 148) | руб 85 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (руб 184) | руб 119 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (руб 95) | руб 197 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (руб 785) | руб 431 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (руб 276) | руб 111 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (руб 84) | руб 50 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (руб 54) | руб 78 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (руб 785) | руб 726 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (руб 196) | руб 148 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (руб 79) | руб 45 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (руб 67,195) | руб 91,679 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (руб 42,277) | руб 56,538 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (руб 7,862) | руб 9,374 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (руб 39,258) | руб 45,680 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (руб 27,481) | руб 28,184 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (руб 5,889) | руб 6,168 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (руб 1,015) | руб 491 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (руб 23,555) | руб 25,097 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (руб 9,267) | руб 10,146 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (руб 491) | руб 626 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (руб 196) | руб 1,061 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 66% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (руб 1,570) | руб 5,476 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (руб 785) | руб 3,659 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (руб 7,700) | руб 7,691 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (руб 2,984) | руб 8,501 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (руб 4,710,987) | руб 2,157,330 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (руб 89) | руб 51 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,318 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (руб 196) | руб 511 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (руб 1,178) | руб 1,858 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (руб 179) | руб 385 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (руб 491) | руб 259 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (руб 314) | руб 285 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (руб 79) | руб 115 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (руб 157) | руб 154 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (руб 236) | руб 842 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cambodia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (руб 1,091) | руб 1,814 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (руб 1,963) | руб 723 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (руб 1,178) | руб 7,974 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (руб 15,703) | руб 3,857 | + 307% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (руб 393) | руб 461 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (руб 118) | руб 217 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (руб 119) | руб 259 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (руб 52,232) | руб 71,350 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (руб 4.06) | руб 2.76 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (руб 4,288) | руб 4,408 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (руб 422) | руб 205 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,307 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01963
RUB
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is 11% more expensive than in Russia
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