Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (9,054 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99,365 ₫ (17,139 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,193 ₫ (7,623 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,414 ₫ (6,281 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,896 ₫ (7,054 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,220 ₫ (5,213 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (21,727 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79,338 ₫ (13,685 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,925 ₫ (5,852 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (3,722 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ (34,875 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37,663 ₫ (6,497 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (5,051 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,017,800 ₫ (5,177,748 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (2,578,456 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (1,232,246 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (2,073,838 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (1,237,604 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (307,283 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (48,535 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (553,049 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (306,212 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (31,911 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (24,083 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 77% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (177,761 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (151,383 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 657% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,198,030 ₫ (379,137 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,346,150 ₫ (404,686 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 350% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (177,789,862 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,913 ₫ (4,642 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143,358 ₫ (24,728 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 73% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (32,400 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (24,096 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (517,468 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 762% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (27,598 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (15,093 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (13,799 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (5,424 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (5,492 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (17,675 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Vietnam | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (65,289 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,353 ₫ (31,799 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (63,172 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (107,619 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (26,188 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (8,514 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (4,217 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (2,163,067 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (243 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (111,734 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ (5,175 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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KHR
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VND
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 206 prices entered by 48 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Cambodia
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