Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cambodia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (HK$31) | HK$87 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (HK$46) | HK$46 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (HK$15) | HK$43 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (HK$18) | HK$32 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (HK$9) | HK$28 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (HK$76) | HK$93 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (HK$27) | HK$32 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (HK$5.26) | HK$14 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (HK$76) | HK$151 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (HK$19) | HK$20 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (HK$8) | HK$21 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 82% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cambodia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (HK$6,500) | HK$47,547 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (HK$4,090) | HK$30,601 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (HK$761) | HK$1,595 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (HK$3,798) | HK$27,035 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (HK$2,658) | HK$15,335 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (HK$570) | HK$481 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (HK$98) | HK$152 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (HK$2,279) | HK$5,571 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (HK$896) | HK$1,720 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (HK$47) | HK$86 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (HK$19) | HK$95 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cambodia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (HK$152) | HK$411 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (HK$76) | HK$364 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (HK$745) | HK$441 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (HK$289) | HK$500 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cambodia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (HK$455,728) | HK$343,002 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (HK$9) | HK$22 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | HK$488 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cambodia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (HK$19) | HK$48 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | HK$40 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (HK$114) | HK$300 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (HK$17) | HK$66 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (HK$47) | HK$34 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (HK$30) | HK$30 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (HK$15) | HK$25 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (HK$23) | HK$91 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cambodia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (HK$106) | HK$251 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (HK$190) | HK$219 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (HK$114) | HK$450 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (HK$1,519) | HK$843 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (HK$38) | HK$145 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (HK$11) | HK$46 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (HK$12) | HK$51 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (HK$5,053) | HK$3,000 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (HK$0.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (HK$415) | HK$861 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (HK$41) | HK$71 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 386 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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