Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 5.8% cheaper than Cambodia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 21.9% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 1.8% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 28.6% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 1.0% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 27.6% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.6% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 29.1% more in Philippines
The cost of clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and housing in Philippines are more expensive than in Cambodia. Expenses including transportation, childcare, and restaurants are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Cambodia, you would:
pay 21.9% less for restaurants
|
Cambodia
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.40
KHR13,609.52
|
$3.60
₱206.30
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.95
KHR23,816.66
|
$3.18
₱182.20
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.83
KHR3,327.66
|
$0.73
₱41.87
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.61
KHR2,453.91
|
$0.40
₱22.92
|
|
pay 1.8% more for groceries
|
Cambodia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.79
KHR7,180.20
|
$1.17
₱66.97
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.08
KHR24,350.36
|
$3.38
₱193.66
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
KHR30,696.43
|
$6.61
₱379.49
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.85
KHR7,408.82
|
$1.92
₱110.24
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.00
KHR7,998.23
|
$1.82
₱104.53
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
KHR6,260.94
|
$1.33
₱76.46
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
KHR2,675.22
|
$0.64
₱36.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.61
KHR6,454.61
|
$1.14
₱65.55
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.64
KHR2,551.30
|
$0.67
₱38.66
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
KHR2,650.84
|
$0.97
₱55.82
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.57
KHR2,263.50
|
$1.21
₱69.28
|
|
pay 28.6% less for transportation
|
Cambodia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.54
KHR18,166.60
|
$4.22
₱242.30
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$10.60
KHR42,429.67
|
$11.49
₱659.27
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$49,000.00
KHR196,137,168.44
|
$26,375.77
₱1,513,164.51
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.94
KHR35,775.02
|
$2.70
₱154.84
|
|
pay 1.0% more for housing
|
Cambodia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.61
KHR94,516.66
|
$29.28
₱1,679.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$334.99
KHR1,340,907.69
|
$242.58
₱13,916.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$224.97
KHR900,514.39
|
$157.31
₱9,024.97
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$59.35
KHR237,584.56
|
$81.80
₱4,693.11
|
|
pay 27.6% less for childcare
|
Cambodia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$239.67
KHR959,337.58
|
$165.07
₱9,470.22
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,966.88
KHR27,887,002.76
|
$5,295.45
₱303,797.08
|
|
pay 5.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Cambodia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.05
KHR4,202.94
|
$1.23
₱70.59
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.13
KHR8,506.35
|
$2.19
₱125.49
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.85
KHR7,405.18
|
$2.57
₱147.17
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.58
KHR162,446.94
|
$29.66
₱1,701.38
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.50
KHR22,015.40
|
$5.28
₱302.92
|
|
pay 29.1% more for clothing
|
Cambodia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$23.50
KHR94,065.78
|
$35.44
₱2,033.07
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$19.98
KHR79,989.27
|
$22.98
₱1,318.42
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$65.88
KHR263,684.41
|
$64.92
₱3,724.15
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$39.83
KHR159,444.84
|
$60.53
₱3,472.58
|
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