- Cost of Living
- Cambodia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cambodia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,259 Riels (£4.59) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,132 Riels (£4.57) | £5.64 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (£2.22) | £3.63 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,762 Riels (£1.73) | £0.86 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,896 Riels (£1.56) | £2.67 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (£0.93) | £1.88 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (£5.81) | £4.64 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (£2.96) | £1.98 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (£0.87) | £0.83 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,697 Riels (£0.73) | £1.76 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (£8) | £9 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (£1.22) | £1.82 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (£0.87) | £0.91 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (£909) | £1,865 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,517,850 Riels (£497) | £1,202 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (£56) | £156 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126,170 Riels (£420) | £1,178 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (£218) | £809 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,561 Riels (£42) | £144 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (£16) | £22 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (£224) | £335 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (£62) | £85 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (£4.14) | £6 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,000 Riels (£2.37) | £11 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (£48) | £65 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (£40) | £33 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (£91) | £71 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (£80) | £74 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 29% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (£33,553) | £18,407 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (£0.80) | £1.25 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (£123) | £96 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,051 Riels (£2.18) | £3.36 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (£3.15) | £8 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (£17) | £75 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (£7) | £3.57 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (£2.70) | £1.52 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (£2.81) | £3.22 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,578 Riels (£1.50) | £1.82 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (£1.56) | £1.57 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,677 Riels (£5.46) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,987 Riels (£11) | £31 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,311 Riels (£5.39) | £21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (£17) | £111 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (£19) | £55 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (£3.66) | £9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,002 Riels (£2.57) | £2.97 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,212 Riels (£1.03) | £4.42 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,460,000 Riels (£486) | £400 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (£82) | £44 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,744 Riels (£1.13) | £10 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,869 prices entered by 2,507 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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