Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,246 Riels (руб 349) | руб 381 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,587 Riels (руб 402) | руб 255 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,883 Riels (руб 171) | руб 141 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,911 Riels (руб 124) | руб 67 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,921 Riels (руб 109) | руб 87 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,282 Riels (руб 114) | руб 150 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (руб 568) | руб 320 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,622 Riels (руб 214) | руб 95 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,355 Riels (руб 100) | руб 33 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,739 Riels (руб 59) | руб 61 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64,673 Riels (руб 1,016) | руб 530 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,598 Riels (руб 104) | руб 94 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,792 Riels (руб 122) | руб 32 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,750,180 Riels (руб 74,599) | руб 75,229 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,995,890 Riels (руб 31,344) | руб 43,484 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 641,077 Riels (руб 10,068) | руб 6,636 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,079,300 Riels (руб 32,654) | руб 39,851 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,622,650 Riels (руб 25,483) | руб 25,004 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (руб 6,180) | руб 4,110 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62,265 Riels (руб 978) | руб 417 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,812,390 Riels (руб 28,463) | руб 24,777 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919,482 Riels (руб 14,440) | руб 5,517 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (руб 329) | руб 430 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,592 Riels (руб 245) | руб 724 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (руб 1,570) | руб 5,782 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Riels (руб 3,141) | руб 2,885 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143,139 Riels (руб 2,248) | руб 5,928 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600,000 Riels (руб 9,423) | руб 6,846 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,146,000 Riels (руб 2,106,694) | руб 1,412,860 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Riels (руб 63) | руб 45 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (руб 1,413) | руб 1,906 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,815 Riels (руб 91) | руб 502 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,294 Riels (руб 507) | руб 585 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134,888 Riels (руб 2,118) | руб 1,351 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Riels (руб 188) | руб 238 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,518 Riels (руб 244) | руб 155 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,036 Riels (руб 205) | руб 198 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,908 Riels (руб 344) | руб 69 | + 400% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14,000 Riels (руб 220) | руб 98 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,528 Riels (руб 275) | руб 603 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,951 Riels (руб 910) | руб 1,770 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,902 Riels (руб 485) | руб 610 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274,496 Riels (руб 4,311) | руб 3,282 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,194 Riels (руб 254) | руб 431 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,670 Riels (руб 168) | руб 218 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,310 Riels (руб 99) | руб 241 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (руб 41,789) | руб 30,129 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (руб 3.25) | руб 2.68 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152,179 Riels (руб 2,390) | руб 3,340 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,531 Riels (руб 244) | руб 150 | + 62% | |
| 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 4,478 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 11% more expensive than in Russia
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