Cost of living in Mecca is 51% higher than in Sihanoukville (without rent).
Rent in Mecca is 4% cheaper than in Sihanoukville.
Cost of living including rent in Mecca is 25% higher than in Sihanoukville.
Food in Mecca is 3% more expensive than in Sihanoukville.
Transport in Mecca is 614% more expensive than in Sihanoukville.
| Mecca | Sihanoukville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mecca | Sihanoukville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.18 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.7 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.67 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.29 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.63 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.73 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.21 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.82 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.53 $ | 1.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.33 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 99.7 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 8.96 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.8 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.22 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.95 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.5 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59 $ | 87.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.9 $ | 18.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 423 $ | 499 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 251 $ | 358 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 775 $ | 653 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,493 $ | 1,215 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,201 $ | 620 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,656 $ | 290 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.54 % | 10.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 103 $ | 73.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 4.23 $ | 4.24 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.1 $ | 93.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.7 $ | 24.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 363 $ | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,675 $ | 5,024 $ |