Cost of living in Argentina compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Argentina | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,026 (59,823 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,988 (39,311 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $653 (12,919 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $260 (5,144 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $542 (10,722 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $375 (7,418 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $794 (15,693 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $476 (9,412 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (4,797 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $324 (6,402 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,523 (30,108 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $482 (9,528 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $161 (3,182 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Argentina | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $135,911 (2,687,183 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,323 (1,706,743 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,401 (205,641 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $94,314 (1,864,744 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $55,216 (1,091,703 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,604 (189,887 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,942 (97,719 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $89,690 (1,773,310 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,911 (907,742 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,450 (28,672 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $843 (16,669 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 183% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Argentina | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $19,144 (378,500 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,393 (225,260 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 1026% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,305 (658,490 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,129 (516,603 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 474% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Argentina | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,900,830 (116,669,064 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $218 (4,311 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,028 (79,643 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Argentina | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,588 (31,404 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,056 (40,641 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,523 (69,646 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (18,242 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $514 (10,169 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $691 (13,662 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $493 (9,743 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $446 (8,821 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,762 (34,834 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 43% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Argentina | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,554 (90,047 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,158 (42,665 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (155,965 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (134,739 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,444 (28,556 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $940 (18,591 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $657 (12,984 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (5,268,607 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (1,141 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,331 (125,179 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $555 (10,974 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
19.772
KHR
/
ARS
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,191 prices entered by 1,090 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Cambodia
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