Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cambodia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,280 Riels (COL$27,943) | COL$30,134 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (COL$28,140) | COL$23,386 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,441 Riels (COL$14,857) | COL$10,361 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,546 Riels (COL$8,341) | COL$4,123 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,758 Riels (COL$7,470) | COL$9,289 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (COL$5,339) | COL$4,267 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (COL$26,528) | COL$11,369 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,860 Riels (COL$14,214) | COL$7,641 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,049 Riels (COL$5,581) | COL$3,925 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,950 Riels (COL$4,366) | COL$3,916 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (COL$47,938) | COL$50,156 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (COL$7,737) | COL$5,664 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (COL$3,828) | COL$2,970 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cambodia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,806,670 Riels (COL$5,312,933) | COL$2,869,630 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,871,620 Riels (COL$3,174,074) | COL$1,584,450 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 418,746 Riels (COL$462,850) | COL$309,577 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (COL$3,115,105) | COL$1,759,820 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (COL$1,570,700) | COL$1,072,500 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (COL$260,807) | COL$186,426 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70,232 Riels (COL$77,629) | COL$77,499 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (COL$1,246,254) | COL$1,469,290 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550,000 Riels (COL$607,929) | COL$441,401 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (COL$11,053) | COL$21,499 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (COL$11,053) | COL$13,667 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 26% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cambodia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (COL$276,331) | COL$194,996 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (COL$22,107) | COL$124,651 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,000 Riels (COL$663,195) | COL$323,142 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90,000 Riels (COL$99,479) | COL$236,199 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 85% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cambodia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (COL$265,278,042) | COL$67,720,600 | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,650 Riels (COL$5,140) | COL$3,122 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$138,690 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Cambodia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (COL$12,704) | COL$17,143 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$22,158 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (COL$66,320) | COL$100,322 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (COL$10,095) | COL$19,457 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (COL$17,909) | COL$12,343 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (COL$13,259) | COL$16,724 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (COL$7,283) | COL$7,372 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (COL$8,933) | COL$5,807 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (COL$22,796) | COL$26,376 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 46% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cambodia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,080 Riels (COL$66,408) | COL$41,702 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (COL$32,808) | COL$28,278 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (COL$66,320) | COL$121,749 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (COL$161,540) | COL$111,482 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (COL$18,421) | COL$29,614 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (COL$9,576) | COL$9,572 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,938 Riels (COL$9,879) | COL$4,562 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (COL$2,941,193) | COL$2,641,590 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (COL$228) | COL$229 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (COL$241,449) | COL$119,929 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50,000 Riels (COL$55,266) | COL$8,193 | + 575% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.105
COP
/
KHR
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 47% more expensive than in Colombia
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