Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 59% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (53,651 Riels) | 16,917 Riels | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (37,000 Riels) | 24,861 Riels | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (21,938 Riels) | 8,534 Riels | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7,045 Riels) | 8,278 Riels | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (14,577 Riels) | 7,506 Riels | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (6,608 Riels) | 9,000 Riels | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (33,263 Riels) | 26,056 Riels | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (10,257 Riels) | 14,453 Riels | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (4,447 Riels) | 8,488 Riels | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (12,402 Riels) | 4,258 Riels | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (71,823 Riels) | 50,646 Riels | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (9,207 Riels) | 7,158 Riels | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (5,501 Riels) | 4,677 Riels | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 342% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 342% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (9,154,281 Riels) | 1,615,210 Riels | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (7,142,832 Riels) | 1,009,500 Riels | + 608% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (847,584 Riels) | 380,918 Riels | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (7,923,573 Riels) | 1,250,000 Riels | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (4,755,075 Riels) | 1,077,040 Riels | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (585,891 Riels) | 247,252 Riels | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (258,853 Riels) | 58,935 Riels | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (897,976 Riels) | 1,410,990 Riels | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (358,298 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (43,453 Riels) | 27,320 Riels | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (52,692 Riels) | 17,912 Riels | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 236% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 236% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (225,057 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (227,686 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 469% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (515,508 Riels) | 380,000 Riels | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (656,591 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 332% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (129,164,178 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (3,353 Riels) | 5,086 Riels | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (207,401 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (24,273 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (82,159 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (394,149 Riels) | 400,000 Riels | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (28,425 Riels) | 34,932 Riels | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (18,806 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (24,299 Riels) | 18,000 Riels | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (12,486 Riels) | 5,905 Riels | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (20,544 Riels) | 9,000 Riels | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (55,935 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (204,653 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (100,222 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (503,319 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 739% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (411,212 Riels) | 150,000 Riels | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (92,052 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 667% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (27,542 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (42,570 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 609% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (2,381,450 Riels) | 2,150,710 Riels | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (807 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (307,890 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (20,478 Riels) | 7,492 Riels | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 793 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Cambodia
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