Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 31% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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Puebla | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 252 (60,933 Riels) | 20,799 Riels | + 193% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (35,481 Riels) | 25,515 Riels | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (13,430 Riels) | 10,435 Riels | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (6,699 Riels) | 7,791 Riels | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (8,627 Riels) | 7,487 Riels | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (6,283 Riels) | 6,260 Riels | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 59 (14,189 Riels) | 30,085 Riels | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (11,427 Riels) | 13,486 Riels | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (7,905 Riels) | 5,682 Riels | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 38 (9,082 Riels) | 3,531 Riels | + 157% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 226 (54,640 Riels) | 48,058 Riels | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (8,261 Riels) | 6,579 Riels | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (4,621 Riels) | 4,749 Riels | - 3% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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Puebla | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,906 (4,805,180 Riels) | 3,628,100 Riels | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,046 (2,666,364 Riels) | 1,964,530 Riels | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,561 (376,829 Riels) | 479,519 Riels | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,837 (2,374,731 Riels) | 2,437,310 Riels | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,957 (1,196,619 Riels) | 1,364,490 Riels | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 793 (191,449 Riels) | 189,542 Riels | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 522 (125,913 Riels) | 54,863 Riels | + 130% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,504 (1,569,931 Riels) | 1,291,230 Riels | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,290 (794,253 Riels) | 477,376 Riels | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (20,860 Riels) | 25,339 Riels | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 101 (24,413 Riels) | 17,002 Riels | + 44% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 711 (171,722 Riels) | 176,691 Riels | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 458 (110,675 Riels) | 131,341 Riels | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,702 (410,817 Riels) | 179,850 Riels | + 128% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 991 (239,321 Riels) | 230,561 Riels | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,092 (83,786,617 Riels) | 136,408,000 Riels | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (5,427 Riels) | 4,150 Riels | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 594 (143,497 Riels) | 58,412 Riels | + 146% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 243 (58,704 Riels) | 30,506 Riels | + 92% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 39% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (25,457 Riels) | 9,516 Riels | + 168% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 276 (66,737 Riels) | 23,570 Riels | + 183% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 720 (173,837 Riels) | 115,949 Riels | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (17,289 Riels) | 14,238 Riels | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (15,094 Riels) | 17,727 Riels | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (16,086 Riels) | 15,714 Riels | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (7,066 Riels) | 6,852 Riels | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (6,660 Riels) | 8,913 Riels | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (59,109 Riels) | 19,318 Riels | + 206% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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Puebla | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 324 (78,230 Riels) | 62,166 Riels | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 153 (36,842 Riels) | 41,372 Riels | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 958 (231,338 Riels) | 102,866 Riels | + 125% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 649 (156,781 Riels) | 260,696 Riels | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 173 (41,706 Riels) | 19,462 Riels | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (20,907 Riels) | 9,741 Riels | + 115% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 63 (15,122 Riels) | 6,040 Riels | + 150% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,294 (3,691,959 Riels) | 2,347,210 Riels | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.01 (244 Riels) | 287 Riels | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,540 (371,846 Riels) | 273,333 Riels | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (17,056 Riels) | 6,663 Riels | + 156% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 369 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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