Cost of living in Cambodia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels ($3.94) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels ($5.85) | $10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels ($1.93) | $5.79 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels ($1.83) | $1.08 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels ($2.29) | $4.96 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels ($1.18) | $4.81 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels ($10) | $7 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels ($3.43) | $4.69 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels ($1.04) | $2.52 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels ($0.68) | $3.12 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels ($2.44) | $2.74 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels ($0.98) | $3.05 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels ($835) | $2,847 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels ($525) | $2,153 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels ($98) | $221 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels ($488) | $1,884 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels ($341) | $1,438 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels ($73) | $149 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels ($13) | $64 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels ($293) | $295 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels ($115) | $136 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels ($2.44) | $31 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels ($20) | $54 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels ($96) | $93 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels ($37) | $121 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 39% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels ($58,529) | $27,744 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels ($1.10) | $1.05 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels ($2.44) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels ($15) | $139 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels ($2.23) | $8 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels ($6) | $4.83 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels ($3.90) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels ($0.98) | $4.78 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels ($1.95) | $2.24 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels ($2.93) | $28 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cambodia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels ($14) | $55 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels ($24) | $28 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels ($15) | $200 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels ($195) | $89 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels ($4.88) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels ($1.46) | $5.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels ($1.48) | $6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels ($649) | $567 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels ($53) | $54 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels ($5.24) | $10 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,898 prices entered by 2,818 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 45% cheaper than in United States
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