Cost of living in Cambodia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,917 Riels (£3.26) | £15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels (£4.80) | £8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels (£1.65) | £3.96 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels (£1.60) | £1.09 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,506 Riels (£1.45) | £3.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels (£1.74) | £2.53 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels (£5.03) | £4.82 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels (£2.79) | £2.15 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels (£1.64) | £0.92 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels (£0.82) | £2.08 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels (£10) | £10 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels (£1.38) | £2.23 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels (£0.90) | £1.06 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 79% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,289,900 Riels (£442) | £2,777 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,009,500 Riels (£195) | £2,060 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,918 Riels (£73) | £188 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,579,880 Riels (£305) | £1,823 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels (£208) | £1,229 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 247,252 Riels (£48) | £136 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels (£11) | £27 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels (£272) | £264 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (£91) | £90 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,320 Riels (£5.27) | £7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels (£3.45) | £14 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (£15) | £72 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (£8) | £35 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380,000 Riels (£73) | £83 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (£29) | £84 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels (£7,715) | £28,289 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels (£0.98) | £1.43 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £107 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (£1.93) | £3.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels (£77) | £72 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels (£7) | £3.91 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (£1.93) | £1.97 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels (£3.47) | £4.20 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,905 Riels (£1.14) | £2.22 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels (£1.74) | £1.90 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60,000 Riels (£12) | £15 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels (£19) | £39 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels (£8) | £23 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (£12) | £116 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Riels (£29) | £66 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Riels (£2.31) | £11 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (£2.31) | £3.75 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Riels (£1.16) | £5.93 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels (£415) | £427 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (£0.04) | £0.10 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (£42) | £41 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,483 Riels (£1.44) | £15 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,233 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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