Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Cambodia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cambodia is 1.9% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cambodia is 0.5% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Cambodia are 6.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cambodia are 2.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Cambodia are 6.3% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cambodia is 71.8% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (3.85 $) |
13.65 RM (3.50 $) |
-9.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 RM (20.51 $) |
117.00 RM (30.00 $) |
+46.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
20.00 RM (5.13 $) |
27.30 RM (7.00 $) |
+36.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 RM (3.85 $) |
3.90 RM (1.00 $) |
-74.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.00 RM (5.13 $) |
9.75 RM (2.50 $) |
-51.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
11.74 RM (3.01 $) |
9.23 RM (2.37 $) |
-21.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.25 RM (0.83 $) |
4.04 RM (1.04 $) |
+24.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.66 RM (0.43 $) |
2.74 RM (0.70 $) |
+65.0 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.64 RM (1.96 $) |
8.41 RM (2.16 $) |
+10.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.84 RM (0.98 $) |
6.35 RM (1.63 $) |
+65.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.73 RM (0.70 $) |
1.69 RM (0.43 $) |
-38.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.59 RM (2.20 $) |
7.15 RM (1.83 $) |
-16.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.79 RM (6.36 $) |
24.62 RM (6.31 $) |
-0.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.91 RM (2.03 $) |
7.08 RM (1.82 $) |
-10.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
16.06 RM (4.12 $) |
16.86 RM (4.32 $) |
+5.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.56 RM (1.43 $) |
5.78 RM (1.48 $) |
+4.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.96 RM (0.76 $) |
2.41 RM (0.62 $) |
-18.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.01 RM (1.29 $) |
6.38 RM (1.64 $) |
+27.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.92 RM (0.75 $) |
2.51 RM (0.64 $) |
-13.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.24 RM (0.57 $) |
2.98 RM (0.76 $) |
+33.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.46 RM (0.63 $) |
1.92 RM (0.49 $) |
-22.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.72 RM (1.21 $) |
5.85 RM (1.50 $) |
+23.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.41 RM (0.62 $) |
2.98 RM (0.76 $) |
+23.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
78.00 RM (20.00 $) |
39.00 RM (10.00 $) |
-50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.00 RM (3.08 $) |
3.82 RM (0.98 $) |
-68.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.30 RM (4.18 $) |
7.46 RM (1.91 $) |
-54.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (4.62 $) |
7.31 RM (1.88 $) |
-59.4 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.77 $) |
3.90 RM (1.00 $) |
+30.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (12.82 $) |
58.50 RM (15.00 $) |
+17.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.28 $) |
4.59 RM (1.18 $) |
-8.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 RM (1.65 $) |
6.28 RM (1.61 $) |
-2.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
25.00 RM (6.41 $) |
19.50 RM (5.00 $) |
-22.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.16 RM (0.55 $) |
4.35 RM (1.12 $) |
+101.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
170,560.00 RM (43,733.33 $) |
136,500.00 RM (35,000.00 $) |
-20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
139,235.27 RM (35,701.35 $) |
141,635.00 RM (36,316.67 $) |
+1.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
215.59 RM (55.28 $) |
370.91 RM (95.11 $) |
+72.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
40.93 RM (10.50 $) |
26.32 RM (6.75 $) |
-35.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
114.11 RM (29.26 $) |
99.22 RM (25.44 $) |
-13.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
156.86 RM (40.22 $) |
151.03 RM (38.73 $) |
-3.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.75 RM (6.86 $) |
38.78 RM (9.94 $) |
+45.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 RM (5.13 $) |
19.50 RM (5.00 $) |
-2.5 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
831.88 RM (213.30 $) |
1,896.28 RM (486.23 $) |
+128.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
33,289.77 RM (8,535.84 $) |
25,763.40 RM (6,606.00 $) |
-22.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
256.93 RM (65.88 $) |
103.35 RM (26.50 $) |
-59.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
143.21 RM (36.72 $) |
80.44 RM (20.62 $) |
-43.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
327.77 RM (84.04 $) |
282.75 RM (72.50 $) |
-13.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
287.49 RM (73.71 $) |
188.76 RM (48.40 $) |
-34.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,652.71 RM (423.77 $) |
1,640.59 RM (420.66 $) |
-0.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,138.87 RM (292.02 $) |
1,081.45 RM (277.29 $) |
-5.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,880.28 RM (738.53 $) |
3,213.25 RM (823.91 $) |
+11.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,903.22 RM (488.01 $) |
2,114.77 RM (542.25 $) |
+11.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
802.78 RM (205.84 $) |
984.69 RM (252.49 $) |
+22.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
447.82 RM (114.83 $) |
467.95 RM (119.99 $) |
+4.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Cambodia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,784.06 RM (970.27 $) |
1,061.42 RM (272.16 $) |
-72.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.28 | 8.21 | +91.8 % |
| Last update: | 16 February 2026 | 16 February 2026 | |
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