Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cambodia
Currency:
Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (57,424 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 187% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (37,697 Riels) | 27,165 Riels | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (19,388 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (7,338 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (15,500 Riels) | 7,896 Riels | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (5,539 Riels) | 9,000 Riels | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (33,715 Riels) | 31,560 Riels | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8,883 Riels) | 13,890 Riels | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (4,384 Riels) | 7,110 Riels | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (11,948 Riels) | 3,179 Riels | + 276% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (87,709 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 119% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8,792 Riels) | 8,945 Riels | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (5,499 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 37% | |
Housing | + 263% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 263% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (10,400,367 Riels) | 2,734,050 Riels | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (6,555,740 Riels) | 1,472,520 Riels | + 345% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (878,824 Riels) | 400,000 Riels | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (6,855,798 Riels) | 1,604,390 Riels | + 327% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (4,589,794 Riels) | 1,136,260 Riels | + 304% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (626,457 Riels) | 247,252 Riels | + 153% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (311,636 Riels) | 60,550 Riels | + 415% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (923,477 Riels) | 1,410,990 Riels | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (372,334 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (51,630 Riels) | 24,473 Riels | + 111% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (39,128 Riels) | 17,912 Riels | + 118% | |
Clothes | + 205% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 205% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (261,957 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 227% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (229,203 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 473% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (386,186 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (404,012 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 166% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 27% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (129,216,229 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (3,216 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (250,492 Riels) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (14,830 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (33,344 Riels) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (313,771 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 423% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (29,746 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 226% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (18,736 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (23,938 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (13,999 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 250% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13,854 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (41,871 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 249% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (214,099 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 285% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (101,337 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (436,422 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 627% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (417,290 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (83,810 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 319% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (24,134 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 302% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (40,173 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 563% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (2,144,289 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (859 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 316% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (301,971 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (19,431 Riels) | 6,282 Riels | + 209% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,014 prices entered by 262 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Cambodia
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