Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 40% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 288 (63,003 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 146 (32,015 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (14,334 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (5,552 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (9,051 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (5,811 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 81 (17,732 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (10,094 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (6,714 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (6,381 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (58,945 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (7,378 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (4,881 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,362 (4,451,189 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,096 (2,206,959 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,068 (233,388 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,494 (2,949,906 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,902 (1,508,784 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 714 (156,032 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (83,715 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,078 (1,547,352 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,415 (527,933 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (23,972 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (25,733 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 75% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (214,804 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 690 (150,821 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 654% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (367,318 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (287,829 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 220% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 370,704 (81,037,311 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (4,917 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 545 (119,056 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 17% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (16,971 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 195 (42,526 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 624 (136,430 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (17,001 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (12,249 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (13,871 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (7,425 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (7,714 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 (51,505 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mexico | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 353 (77,082 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (34,344 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (180,919 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 776 (169,729 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (33,228 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 84 (18,443 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (9,387 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,104 (2,645,915 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.09 (676 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 918 (200,620 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (15,134 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
218.604
KHR
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,877 prices entered by 969 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Cambodia
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