Cost of living in Cambodia compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambodia is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cambodia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,155 Riels (CHF 3.56) | CHF 26 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,000 Riels (CHF 5.28) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,923 Riels (CHF 1.74) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,519 Riels (CHF 1.65) | CHF 1.82 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,383 Riels (CHF 2.06) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,830 Riels (CHF 1.06) | CHF 4.44 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,000 Riels (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,078 Riels (CHF 3.10) | CHF 3.75 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,273 Riels (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.41 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,770 Riels (CHF 0.61) | CHF 1.93 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Riels (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Riels (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.53 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Riels (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.69 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Cambodia is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cambodia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,423,250 Riels (CHF 753) | CHF 3,140 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,153,800 Riels (CHF 474) | CHF 2,419 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,524 Riels (CHF 88) | CHF 200 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Riels (CHF 440) | CHF 1,714 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 Riels (CHF 308) | CHF 1,271 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Riels (CHF 66) | CHF 116 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,685 Riels (CHF 11) | CHF 55 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200,000 Riels (CHF 264) | CHF 472 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 472,094 Riels (CHF 104) | CHF 123 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (CHF 5.50) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Riels (CHF 2.20) | CHF 34 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Cambodia is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cambodia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Riels (CHF 18) | CHF 104 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Riels (CHF 9) | CHF 46 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392,250 Riels (CHF 86) | CHF 117 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152,014 Riels (CHF 33) | CHF 157 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cambodia is 9% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cambodia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000,000 Riels (CHF 52,816) | CHF 32,081 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,511 Riels (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.97 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambodia is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cambodia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Riels (CHF 2.20) | CHF 13 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 26 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Riels (CHF 13) | CHF 176 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,133 Riels (CHF 2.01) | CHF 5.29 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Riels (CHF 5.50) | CHF 4.18 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Riels (CHF 3.52) | CHF 5.42 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (CHF 0.88) | CHF 3.13 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,000 Riels (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.28 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Riels (CHF 2.64) | CHF 55 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambodia is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cambodia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,571 Riels (CHF 12) | CHF 76 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100,000 Riels (CHF 22) | CHF 36 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Riels (CHF 13) | CHF 85 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Riels (CHF 176) | CHF 123 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Riels (CHF 4.40) | CHF 17 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Riels (CHF 1.32) | CHF 4.97 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,060 Riels (CHF 1.33) | CHF 7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,660,930 Riels (CHF 586) | CHF 679 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 207 Riels (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.28 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218,442 Riels (CHF 48) | CHF 89 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21,507 Riels (CHF 4.73) | CHF 9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 997 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cambodia is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland
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