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Cost of living in Cambodia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,532 Riels (£3.92) | £10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,859 Riels (£4.56) | £5.71 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,225 Riels (£2.14) | £3.72 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,475 Riels (£1.43) | £0.86 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,083 Riels (£1.35) | £2.59 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,698 Riels (£0.90) | £1.89 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29,455 Riels (£5.62) | £4.50 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,001 Riels (£2.86) | £1.92 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,390 Riels (£0.84) | £0.87 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,794 Riels (£0.72) | £1.80 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,943 Riels (£8) | £8 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,204 Riels (£1.18) | £1.87 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,419 Riels (£0.84) | £0.90 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,606,100 Riels (£879) | £1,944 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,113,160 Riels (£403) | £1,236 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 285,981 Riels (£55) | £149 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,273,270 Riels (£434) | £1,204 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,106,640 Riels (£211) | £867 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 169,184 Riels (£32) | £120 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79,819 Riels (£15) | £23 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,132,570 Riels (£216) | £330 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313,212 Riels (£60) | £79 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,978 Riels (£4.01) | £6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,537 Riels (£2.58) | £11 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 244,621 Riels (£47) | £67 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205,000 Riels (£39) | £31 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,458 Riels (£88) | £73 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 404,722 Riels (£77) | £74 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000,000 Riels (£32,459) | £18,940 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,061 Riels (£0.78) | £1.27 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 623,936 Riels (£119) | £97 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,943 Riels (£1.33) | £3.48 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,940 Riels (£3.04) | £8 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87,631 Riels (£17) | £82 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,982 Riels (£6) | £3.55 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,663 Riels (£2.61) | £1.40 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,228 Riels (£2.72) | £3.18 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,240 Riels (£2.91) | £1.74 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,894 Riels (£1.51) | £1.50 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Riels (£1.91) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,832 Riels (£9) | £30 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,239 Riels (£5.39) | £21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 85,000 Riels (£16) | £96 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,993 Riels (£18) | £56 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,568 Riels (£3.55) | £9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,101 Riels (£2.31) | £3.02 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,994 Riels (£0.76) | £4.48 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,292,060 Riels (£438) | £387 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414,691 Riels (£79) | £43 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,052 Riels (£0.77) | £11 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,244 prices entered by 2,186 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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