Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 10% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 14% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Phnom Penh | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,052 Riels (RM21) | RM17 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,261 Riels (RM27) | RM16 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,435 Riels (RM12) | RM10 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,863 Riels (RM9) | RM7 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,600 Riels (RM10) | RM12 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,496 Riels (RM6) | RM4.87 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,002 Riels (RM37) | RM26 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,997 Riels (RM16) | RM8 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,744 Riels (RM5.31) | RM4.72 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,517 Riels (RM3.93) | RM11 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,962 Riels (RM54) | RM64 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,687 Riels (RM7) | RM3.38 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,971 Riels (RM5.56) | RM3.96 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 14% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Phnom Penh | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,332,020 Riels (RM4,846) | RM3,094 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,299,090 Riels (RM2,572) | RM1,858 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 477,916 Riels (RM535) | RM303 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,221,070 Riels (RM2,484) | RM2,385 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,442,170 Riels (RM1,613) | RM1,485 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 204,584 Riels (RM229) | RM158 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59,753 Riels (RM67) | RM122 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,313,440 Riels (RM1,469) | RM1,309 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 477,376 Riels (RM534) | RM456 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,284 Riels (RM25) | RM18 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,496 Riels (RM16) | RM26 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 176,691 Riels (RM198) | RM239 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,341 Riels (RM147) | RM129 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 179,850 Riels (RM201) | RM279 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 230,561 Riels (RM258) | RM292 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is about the same as in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,408,000 Riels (RM152,582) | RM160,496 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,150 Riels (RM4.64) | RM1.98 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (RM65) | RM95 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,609 Riels (RM31) | RM19 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 39% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Phnom Penh | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,516 Riels (RM11) | RM14 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,570 Riels (RM26) | RM22 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,949 Riels (RM130) | RM60 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (RM16) | RM23 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,727 Riels (RM20) | RM12 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,714 Riels (RM18) | RM15 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,852 Riels (RM8) | RM4.69 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,913 Riels (RM10) | RM6 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,318 Riels (RM22) | RM38 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 15% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Phnom Penh | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62,166 Riels (RM70) | RM75 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41,372 Riels (RM46) | RM33 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,866 Riels (RM115) | RM273 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 260,696 Riels (RM292) | RM152 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19,462 Riels (RM22) | RM35 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9,741 Riels (RM11) | RM15 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,040 Riels (RM7) | RM18 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (RM2,626) | RM2,097 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (RM0.32) | RM0.34 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273,333 Riels (RM306) | RM184 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,080 Riels (RM8) | RM17 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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