Cost of living in Hsinchu is 15% higher than in Phnom Penh (without rent).
Rent in Hsinchu is 6% cheaper than in Phnom Penh.
Cost of living including rent in Hsinchu is 5% higher than in Phnom Penh.
Food in Hsinchu is 20% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
Transport in Hsinchu is 23% cheaper than in Phnom Penh.
| Hsinchu | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hsinchu | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.76 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.7 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.71 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.86 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.02 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.52 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.38 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.76 $ | 1.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.82 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.97 $ | 8.61 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.5 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.88 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.44 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.62 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.9 $ | 95 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.1 $ | 19.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 249 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 682 $ | 530 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 342 $ | 446 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 956 $ | 979 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,142 $ | 2,326 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,542 $ | 1,502 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,758 $ | 353 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.51 % | 9.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.42 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 5.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83 $ | 78.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.1 $ | 30.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 350 $ | 349 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,575 $ | 13,795 $ |