Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 76% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| New Zealand | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (51,861 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (34,949 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (20,617 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.37 (5,975 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (23,046 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (20,048 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (23,838 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.72 (11,923 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.43 (8,659 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.75 (11,989 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (47,380 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.65 (9,207 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (6,509 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 116% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| New Zealand | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,419 (8,631,076 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,519 (6,359,692 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$246 (620,338 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,251 (5,683,332 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,730 (4,366,917 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (475,083 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (192,607 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (1,672,539 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (574,423 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (35,221 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (82,442 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 724% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 154% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| New Zealand | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (295,057 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (226,484 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 1032% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (398,987 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (550,473 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 512% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 29% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| New Zealand | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,723 (95,240,868 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.69 (6,781 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$146 (369,088 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 52% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| New Zealand | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (29,198 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (18,859 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$70 (177,199 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (22,673 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (15,980 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (18,689 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (8,708 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (10,955 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (89,787 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| New Zealand | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$74 (187,483 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (101,864 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (348,441 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$128 (321,933 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (45,632 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.61 (14,175 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (27,082 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (2,301,911 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (869 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 320% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$64 (161,952 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (94,846 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2524.769
KHR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,185 prices entered by 113 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 51% more expensive than in Cambodia
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