Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cambodia
Currency:
Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 70% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (74,370 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 272% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (38,873 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (16,933 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (6,750 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (11,318 Riels) | 9,239 Riels | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (7,280 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (22,841 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (12,056 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (8,567 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (7,249 Riels) | 3,382 Riels | + 114% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (67,749 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (8,636 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (6,145 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 54% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 50% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (5,462,645 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (2,792,049 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (305,589 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (3,300,661 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (1,856,065 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (215,128 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (104,719 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (1,519,479 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (657,584 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (27,867 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (28,889 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 189% | |
Clothes | + 152% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 152% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (237,157 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 196% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (167,716 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 319% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (424,302 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (333,061 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 119% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 28% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (91,049,894 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (5,581 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (141,354 Riels) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 21% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (22,605 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (52,861 Riels) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (168,603 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 181% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (19,202 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (15,223 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (16,786 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (8,555 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (8,246 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (62,939 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 424% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (96,034 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (39,789 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (200,899 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 235% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (219,095 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (43,422 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 117% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (19,658 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 228% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (11,764 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (2,706,840 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (590 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 186% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (215,158 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (17,973 Riels) | 6,282 Riels | + 186% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,562 prices entered by 853 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
242.277
KHR
/
MXN
Cost of living in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Cambodia
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