Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cambodia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Riels (€2.61) | €18 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (€5.42) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (€1.86) | €3.90 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (€1.80) | €1.04 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Riels (€2.61) | €3.11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (€1.96) | €2.13 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (€5.68) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (€3.15) | €2.02 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (€1.85) | €1.57 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (€0.93) | €1.16 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (€1.56) | €2.04 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (€1.02) | €1.02 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cambodia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,315,070 Riels (€722) | €1,485 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,020 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €115 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,808,560 Riels (€394) | €982 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (€235) | €700 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €83 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (€13) | €24 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (€307) | €322 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (€103) | €94 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Riels (€2.61) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (€3.90) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cambodia | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400,000 Riels (€87) | €76 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (€9) | €34 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,577 Riels (€50) | €87 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (€22) | €89 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cambodia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (€8,716) | €26,727 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (€1.11) | €1.50 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €28 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Cambodia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (€2.18) | €10 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (€87) | €56 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (€8) | €4.19 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (€2.18) | €2.60 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (€3.92) | €3.00 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,500 Riels (€1.42) | €1.83 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (€1.96) | €2.12 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €17 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cambodia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (€22) | €36 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124,000 Riels (€27) | €52 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300,000 Riels (€65) | €51 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (€4.36) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Riels (€1.74) | €3.05 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.83 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (€469) | €478 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (€0.05) | €0.36 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120,000 Riels (€26) | €54 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.73 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,993 prices entered by 830 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 35% cheaper than in Spain
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