Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 56% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 33% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,043 Riels (₩6,025) | ₩9,317 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (₩7,487) | ₩6,285 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,642 Riels (₩3,500) | ₩4,508 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,645 Riels (₩2,298) | ₩2,493 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (₩2,355) | ₩4,277 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (₩1,652) | ₩3,000 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (₩9,488) | ₩7,161 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,072 Riels (₩3,929) | ₩6,693 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (₩1,523) | ₩4,487 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (₩1,158) | ₩1,756 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (₩13,990) | ₩20,000 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,105 Riels (₩1,835) | ₩2,398 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (₩1,537) | ₩3,008 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 32% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,759,820 Riels (₩1,430,814) | ₩598,305 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,427,400 Riels (₩729,683) | ₩397,436 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467,134 Riels (₩140,422) | ₩90,769 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (₩716,507) | ₩610,204 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (₩416,981) | ₩400,000 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (₩61,282) | ₩50,000 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57,807 Riels (₩17,377) | ₩25,000 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (₩500,876) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502,264 Riels (₩150,982) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (₩7,735) | ₩10,513 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (₩3,756) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 13% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (₩50,310) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (₩41,589) | ₩27,832 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,803 Riels (₩68,478) | ₩92,308 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (₩60,482) | ₩80,000 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 84% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 84% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (₩41,004,605) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (₩1,221) | ₩1,446 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (₩17,559) | ₩366,667 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₩10,790 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 46% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (₩2,358) | ₩10,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (₩7,116) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (₩33,114) | ₩50,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (₩4,280) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (₩4,334) | ₩11,250 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (₩4,467) | ₩5,000 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (₩2,197) | ₩5,300 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (₩2,548) | ₩2,000 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (₩6,398) | ₩12,025 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (₩17,825) | ₩26,164 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (₩9,729) | ₩17,828 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (₩30,922) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (₩36,187) | ₩40,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (₩5,723) | ₩7,000 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (₩3,350) | ₩4,435 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (₩1,902) | ₩3,380 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (₩705,578) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (₩86) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (₩82,165) | ₩42,000 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,955 Riels (₩2,091) | ₩3,144 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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