Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Cambodia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cambodia is 2.2% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cambodia is 2.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Cambodia are 6.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cambodia are 0.7% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Cambodia are 0.2% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cambodia is 70.4% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
RM15.00 ($3.72) |
RM12.10 ($3.00) |
-19.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
RM80.00 ($19.84) |
RM113.24 ($28.08) |
+41.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
RM20.00 ($4.96) |
RM28.23 ($7.00) |
+41.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
RM15.00 ($3.72) |
RM4.03 ($1.00) |
-73.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
RM20.00 ($4.96) |
RM10.08 ($2.50) |
-49.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
RM11.57 ($2.87) |
RM9.35 ($2.32) |
-19.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
RM3.17 ($0.79) |
RM4.12 ($1.02) |
+29.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
RM1.62 ($0.40) |
RM2.31 ($0.57) |
+42.1 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
RM7.69 ($1.91) |
RM8.88 ($2.20) |
+15.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
RM3.92 ($0.97) |
RM6.17 ($1.53) |
+57.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
RM2.67 ($0.66) |
RM1.71 ($0.42) |
-36.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
RM8.52 ($2.11) |
RM7.24 ($1.80) |
-15.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
RM25.00 ($6.20) |
RM26.60 ($6.60) |
+6.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
RM7.79 ($1.93) |
RM7.03 ($1.74) |
-9.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
RM16.32 ($4.05) |
RM17.64 ($4.37) |
+8.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
RM5.53 ($1.37) |
RM6.87 ($1.70) |
+24.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
RM3.00 ($0.74) |
RM2.61 ($0.65) |
-13.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
RM4.89 ($1.21) |
RM7.48 ($1.86) |
+53.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
RM2.95 ($0.73) |
RM2.97 ($0.74) |
+0.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
RM2.22 ($0.55) |
RM2.39 ($0.59) |
+7.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
RM2.40 ($0.60) |
RM2.04 ($0.51) |
-15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
RM4.71 ($1.17) |
RM5.59 ($1.39) |
+18.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
RM2.33 ($0.58) |
RM3.30 ($0.82) |
+41.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
RM78.00 ($19.34) |
RM42.34 ($10.50) |
-45.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
RM11.96 ($2.97) |
RM3.89 ($0.97) |
-67.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
RM16.36 ($4.06) |
RM7.60 ($1.88) |
-53.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
RM18.00 ($4.46) |
RM7.06 ($1.75) |
-60.8 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
RM3.00 ($0.74) |
RM4.03 ($1.00) |
+34.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
RM50.00 ($12.40) |
RM40.33 ($10.00) |
-19.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
RM5.00 ($1.24) |
RM4.46 ($1.11) |
-10.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
RM6.44 ($1.60) |
RM6.49 ($1.61) |
+0.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
RM25.00 ($6.20) |
RM20.16 ($5.00) |
-19.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
RM2.56 ($0.64) |
RM5.24 ($1.30) |
+104.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
RM170,560.00 ($42,294.24) |
RM141,144.50 ($35,000.00) |
-17.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
RM140,738.44 ($34,899.31) |
RM142,354.31 ($35,300.00) |
+1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
RM223.17 ($55.34) |
RM430.39 ($106.73) |
+92.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
RM41.64 ($10.33) |
RM26.45 ($6.56) |
-36.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
RM112.24 ($27.83) |
RM84.90 ($21.05) |
-24.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
RM155.02 ($38.44) |
RM160.91 ($39.90) |
+3.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
RM28.74 ($7.13) |
RM40.78 ($10.11) |
+41.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
RM20.00 ($4.96) |
RM20.16 ($5.00) |
+0.8 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
RM768.63 ($190.60) |
RM2,146.78 ($532.34) |
+179.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
RM33,282.83 ($8,253.24) |
RM26,272.37 ($6,514.83) |
-21.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
RM257.58 ($63.87) |
RM109.98 ($27.27) |
-57.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
RM138.82 ($34.42) |
RM90.74 ($22.50) |
-34.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
RM324.86 ($80.56) |
RM304.97 ($75.62) |
-6.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
RM296.55 ($73.54) |
RM197.60 ($49.00) |
-33.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
RM1,599.01 ($396.51) |
RM1,475.66 ($365.92) |
-7.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
RM1,112.86 ($275.96) |
RM1,027.33 ($254.75) |
-7.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
RM2,834.05 ($702.77) |
RM3,130.13 ($776.19) |
+10.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
RM1,844.40 ($457.36) |
RM2,236.50 ($554.59) |
+21.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
RM772.32 ($191.51) |
RM1,006.45 ($249.57) |
+30.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
RM439.67 ($109.03) |
RM491.10 ($121.78) |
+11.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
RM3,706.10 ($919.01) |
RM1,129.76 ($280.15) |
-69.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.24 | 8.19 | +93.1 % |
| Last update: | 23 August 2026 | 18 August 2026 | |
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