Cost of living in Seoul is 74% higher than in Phnom Penh (without rent).
Rent in Seoul is 83% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
Cost of living including rent in Seoul is 78% higher than in Phnom Penh.
Food in Seoul is 83% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
Transport in Seoul is 88% more expensive than in Phnom Penh.
| Seoul | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Seoul | Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.68 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.5 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.99 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.79 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.91 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.63 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.29 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.68 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.23 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 38.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.91 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.03 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 22.4 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.42 $ | 1.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.5 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.05 $ | 8.61 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.05 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.98 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.35 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.13 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
184 $ | 95 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.4 $ | 19.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 460 $ | 249 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,348 $ | 530 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 827 $ | 446 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,513 $ | 979 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 21,201 $ | 2,326 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 11,781 $ | 1,502 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,981 $ | 353 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.14 % | 9.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.1 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 5.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91 $ | 78.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.6 $ | 30.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 410 $ | 349 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,834 $ | 13,795 $ |