Cost of living
Phnom Penh compared to Battambang
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Overview comparison
Phnom PenhBattambang
Consumer prices in Phnom Penh are roughly 5% higher than in Battambang.
Cost of living
| Item | Phnom Penh | Battambang |
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| Total with rent one person | 729 | 742 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,530 | 1,629 |
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| Without rent one person | 366 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,140 | 1,067 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 382.1 | 295.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 513.36 | 766.65 |
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| Food person | 253 | 235 |
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| Food family | 755 | 739 |
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| Transport person | 27.11 | 32.1 |
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| Transport family | 67.49 | 91.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.43 years | 68.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phnom Penh | Battambang |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.09 | 4.37 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.64 | 31.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.83 | 8.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.95 | 3.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phnom Penh | Battambang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.27 | 316.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 277.12 | 321.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 740.37 | 646 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 542.54 | 436.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.14 | 62.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.53 | 82.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.65 | 19.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phnom Penh | Battambang |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.77 | 11.3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,356 | 1,210 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 636 | 615 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 1.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.57% | 13.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.47 | 10.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phnom Penh | Battambang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.39 | 2.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.56 | 1.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.95 | 2.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.01 | 10.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 3.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.2 | 9.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Phnom Penh | Battambang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 82.78 | 61.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.42 | 4.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.62 | 29.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.5 | 4.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.85 | 28.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.91 | 108.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 340.65 | 377.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,875 | 4,335 |
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