Cost of living in Cambodia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,280 Riels (₨502) | ₨371 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (₨506) | ₨339 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,441 Riels (₨267) | ₨172 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,546 Riels (₨150) | ₨55 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,758 Riels (₨134) | ₨90 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (₨96) | ₨44 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (₨477) | ₨236 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,860 Riels (₨255) | ₨163 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,049 Riels (₨100) | ₨32 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,950 Riels (₨78) | ₨158 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (₨861) | ₨769 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (₨139) | ₨89 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (₨69) | ₨39 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,806,670 Riels (₨95,447) | ₨47,205 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,871,620 Riels (₨57,022) | ₨26,989 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 418,746 Riels (₨8,315) | ₨5,612 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (₨55,963) | ₨24,963 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (₨28,218) | ₨14,251 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (₨4,685) | ₨5,405 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70,232 Riels (₨1,395) | ₨660 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (₨22,389) | ₨29,719 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550,000 Riels (₨10,921) | ₨12,177 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (₨199) | ₨548 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (₨199) | ₨448 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (₨4,964) | ₨2,570 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (₨397) | ₨2,548 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,000 Riels (₨11,914) | ₨4,246 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90,000 Riels (₨1,787) | ₨3,055 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (₨4,765,734) | ₨1,062,730 | + 348% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,650 Riels (₨92) | ₨108 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,160 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (₨228) | ₨126 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨242 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (₨1,191) | ₨1,330 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (₨181) | ₨392 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (₨322) | ₨207 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (₨238) | ₨270 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (₨131) | ₨179 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (₨160) | ₨89 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (₨410) | ₨314 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cambodia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,080 Riels (₨1,193) | ₨1,496 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (₨589) | ₨647 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (₨1,191) | ₨1,500 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (₨2,902) | ₨1,807 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (₨331) | ₨640 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (₨172) | ₨204 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,938 Riels (₨177) | ₨179 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (₨52,839) | ₨47,498 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (₨4.10) | ₨1.06 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (₨4,338) | ₨1,794 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50,000 Riels (₨993) | ₨238 | + 318% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 54% more expensive than in India
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