Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Cambodia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,280 Riels (Rp 91,993) | Rp 59,962 | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,459 Riels (Rp 92,643) | Rp 55,395 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,441 Riels (Rp 48,912) | Rp 27,371 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,546 Riels (Rp 27,461) | Rp 20,165 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,758 Riels (Rp 24,593) | Rp 26,969 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (Rp 17,576) | Rp 17,108 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24,000 Riels (Rp 87,334) | Rp 50,021 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,860 Riels (Rp 46,795) | Rp 42,079 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,049 Riels (Rp 18,374) | Rp 22,926 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,950 Riels (Rp 14,373) | Rp 35,271 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,370 Riels (Rp 157,820) | Rp 302,386 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7,000 Riels (Rp 25,473) | Rp 19,961 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,463 Riels (Rp 12,603) | Rp 18,941 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Cambodia is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,806,670 Riels (Rp 17,491,156) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,871,620 Riels (Rp 10,449,636) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 418,746 Riels (Rp 1,523,789) | Rp 871,567 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,818,270 Riels (Rp 10,255,499) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421,030 Riels (Rp 5,171,035) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235,955 Riels (Rp 858,625) | Rp 532,882 | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70,232 Riels (Rp 255,570) | Rp 345,070 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,127,500 Riels (Rp 4,102,898) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550,000 Riels (Rp 2,001,414) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (Rp 36,389) | Rp 70,816 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (Rp 36,389) | Rp 78,155 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Cambodia is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Riels (Rp 909,734) | Rp 560,382 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (Rp 72,779) | Rp 442,949 | - 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,000 Riels (Rp 2,183,361) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90,000 Riels (Rp 327,504) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 77% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Cambodia is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (Rp 873,344,230) | Rp 492,973,000 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,650 Riels (Rp 16,921) | Rp 11,374 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 190,182 | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Cambodia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,494 Riels (Rp 41,824) | Rp 36,367 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (Rp 218,336) | Rp 332,000 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (Rp 33,234) | Rp 67,999 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,203 Riels (Rp 58,961) | Rp 22,412 | + 163% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,996 Riels (Rp 43,652) | Rp 34,558 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,589 Riels (Rp 23,976) | Rp 30,035 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,082 Riels (Rp 29,408) | Rp 15,580 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,623 Riels (Rp 75,047) | Rp 88,350 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Cambodia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cambodia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,080 Riels (Rp 218,629) | Rp 213,417 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,682 Riels (Rp 108,012) | Rp 110,240 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (Rp 218,336) | Rp 300,249 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146,147 Riels (Rp 531,819) | Rp 490,881 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,666 Riels (Rp 60,646) | Rp 92,882 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,664 Riels (Rp 31,527) | Rp 39,821 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,938 Riels (Rp 32,523) | Rp 44,788 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (Rp 9,682,949) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (Rp 752) | Rp 1,816 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (Rp 794,896) | Rp 585,606 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50,000 Riels (Rp 181,947) | Rp 36,785 | + 395% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 636 prices entered by 88 different people.
Cost of living in Cambodia is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia
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