Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,342 Riels (руб 278) | руб 406 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23,332 Riels (руб 423) | руб 283 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,094 Riels (руб 183) | руб 143 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,822 Riels (руб 142) | руб 65 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,619 Riels (руб 138) | руб 88 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,548 Riels (руб 82) | руб 130 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36,140 Riels (руб 656) | руб 333 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,921 Riels (руб 216) | руб 107 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,329 Riels (руб 115) | руб 34 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,501 Riels (руб 64) | руб 66 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,184 Riels (руб 783) | руб 593 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (руб 145) | руб 110 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Riels (руб 76) | руб 29 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,501,950 Riels (руб 63,518) | руб 67,687 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336,180 Riels (руб 24,235) | руб 38,434 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 932,863 Riels (руб 16,920) | руб 5,700 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,375,390 Riels (руб 24,947) | руб 32,389 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,251,740 Riels (руб 22,704) | руб 23,273 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393,513 Riels (руб 7,137) | руб 3,730 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63,173 Riels (руб 1,146) | руб 439 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 Riels (руб 45,345) | руб 24,196 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Riels (руб 2,721) | руб 6,604 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (руб 181) | руб 413 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 Riels (руб 145) | руб 811 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 76% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100,000 Riels (руб 1,814) | руб 4,784 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (руб 363) | руб 2,535 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Riels (руб 1,814) | руб 5,645 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (руб 1,814) | руб 6,989 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,246,400 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,279 Riels (руб 59) | руб 47 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Riels (руб 1,632) | руб 1,588 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Riels (руб 272) | руб 451 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 90,517 Riels (руб 1,642) | руб 1,290 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,310 Riels (руб 187) | руб 307 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,258 Riels (руб 186) | руб 183 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,877 Riels (руб 306) | руб 213 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (руб 73) | руб 81 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Riels (руб 54) | руб 100 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,596 Riels (руб 355) | руб 559 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,462 Riels (руб 861) | руб 1,443 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,799 Riels (руб 559) | руб 574 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,274 Riels (руб 2,018) | руб 3,345 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,515 Riels (руб 300) | руб 385 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,011 Riels (руб 163) | руб 166 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,873 Riels (руб 107) | руб 220 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (руб 48,263) | руб 35,616 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (руб 3.75) | руб 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335,828 Riels (руб 6,091) | руб 3,599 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,163 Riels (руб 112) | руб 161 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,495 prices entered by 757 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01814
RUB
/
KHR
Cost of living in Cambodia is about the same as in Russia
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