Cost of living in Cambodia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,280 Riels (£5.10) | £13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (£5.14) | £5.94 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,441 Riels (£2.71) | £3.34 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,546 Riels (£1.52) | £0.91 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,787 Riels (£1.57) | £2.74 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (£0.97) | £2.17 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (£4.84) | £3.78 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,860 Riels (£2.59) | £2.09 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,324 Riels (£1.07) | £0.87 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,932 Riels (£0.79) | £1.97 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (£9) | £8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (£1.41) | £1.98 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (£0.70) | £1.12 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,045,280 Riels (£1,219) | £2,164 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,871,620 Riels (£579) | £1,621 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509,631 Riels (£103) | £166 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (£568) | £1,448 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (£287) | £1,033 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (£48) | £146 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72,978 Riels (£15) | £26 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (£227) | £300 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550,000 Riels (£111) | £99 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (£2.02) | £7 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (£2.02) | £13 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (£50) | £67 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (£4.03) | £33 | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,000 Riels (£121) | £77 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (£20) | £80 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 30% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (£48,412) | £22,957 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,112 Riels (£0.83) | £1.63 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £98 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (£2.32) | £3.55 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95,718 Riels (£19) | £81 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (£1.84) | £2.59 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (£3.27) | £1.77 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (£2.42) | £3.51 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (£1.33) | £1.95 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (£1.63) | £1.54 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (£4.16) | £14 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cambodia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,728 Riels (£13) | £34 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (£5.99) | £22 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (£12) | £117 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (£29) | £60 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (£3.36) | £9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (£1.75) | £3.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,296 Riels (£1.47) | £5.09 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (£537) | £567 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (£0.04) | £0.14 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (£44) | £38 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,318 Riels (£1.27) | £12 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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