Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 21% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 24% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,043 Riels (151 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,907 Riels (187 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,642 Riels (88 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,645 Riels (58 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,836 Riels (59 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (41 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,563 Riels (237 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,072 Riels (98 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,066 Riels (38 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,851 Riels (29 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,541 Riels (350 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,105 Riels (46 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,114 Riels (38 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,759,820 Riels (35,805 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,427,400 Riels (18,260 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467,134 Riels (3,514 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,383,570 Riels (17,930 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,387,150 Riels (10,435 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,864 Riels (1,534 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57,807 Riels (435 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,666,240 Riels (12,534 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502,264 Riels (3,778 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (194 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,494 Riels (94 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 21% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167,364 Riels (1,259 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (1,041 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 227,803 Riels (1,714 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (1,514 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 24% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (1,026,121 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,063 Riels (31 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (439 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 270 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 45% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,846 Riels (59 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (178 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 110,158 Riels (829 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (107 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,418 Riels (108 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,861 Riels (112 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,310 Riels (55 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,477 Riels (64 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,284 Riels (160 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 27% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59,298 Riels (446 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32,364 Riels (243 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (774 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,383 Riels (906 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,038 Riels (143 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,144 Riels (84 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,328 Riels (48 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (17,657 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (2.16 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (2,056 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,955 Riels (52 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 69 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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