Cost of living in Cambodia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,917 Riels ($4.23) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,861 Riels ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,534 Riels ($2.14) | $5.81 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,278 Riels ($2.07) | $1.11 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,506 Riels ($1.88) | $5.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,000 Riels ($2.25) | $4.87 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,056 Riels ($7) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,453 Riels ($3.62) | $4.25 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,488 Riels ($2.12) | $2.31 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,258 Riels ($1.07) | $3.57 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,478 Riels ($13) | $18 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,158 Riels ($1.79) | $2.93 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,677 Riels ($1.17) | $3.16 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,880,010 Riels ($721) | $3,252 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,009,500 Riels ($253) | $2,455 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380,918 Riels ($95) | $230 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,579,880 Riels ($395) | $2,252 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,077,040 Riels ($270) | $1,657 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 247,252 Riels ($62) | $165 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58,935 Riels ($15) | $63 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,410,990 Riels ($353) | $255 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels ($118) | $145 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,320 Riels ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,912 Riels ($4.48) | $34 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels ($20) | $58 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels ($10) | $51 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380,000 Riels ($95) | $105 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels ($38) | $142 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000,000 Riels ($10,012) | $30,773 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,086 Riels ($1.27) | $0.95 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $87 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels ($2.50) | $9 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400,000 Riels ($100) | $162 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,932 Riels ($9) | $9 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Riels ($2.50) | $5.25 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Riels ($4.51) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,905 Riels ($1.48) | $5.12 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Riels ($2.25) | $2.34 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60,000 Riels ($15) | $31 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Riels ($25) | $61 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Riels ($10) | $30 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels ($15) | $230 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Riels ($38) | $104 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Riels ($3.00) | $15 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels ($3.00) | $5.86 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Riels ($1.50) | $7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,150,710 Riels ($538) | $490 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels ($0.05) | $0.54 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels ($55) | $72 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,483 Riels ($1.87) | $11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,544 prices entered by 1,992 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 63% cheaper than in United States
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