Cost of living in Sihanoukville is 25% higher than in Taraz (without rent).
Rent in Sihanoukville is 144% more expensive than in Taraz.
Cost of living including rent in Sihanoukville is 64% higher than in Taraz.
Food in Sihanoukville is 28% more expensive than in Taraz.
Transport in Sihanoukville is 25% more expensive than in Taraz.
| Sihanoukville | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sihanoukville | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.7 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.4 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.98 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.84 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.13 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.84 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.87 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.1 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.4 $ | 1.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.94 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.96 $ | 4.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.4 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.26 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.48 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.77 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.3 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.9 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.6 $ | 6.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 94.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 499 $ | 188 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 358 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 653 $ | 421 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,215 $ | 745 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 620 $ | 566 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 290 $ | 265 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.01 % | 16.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.3 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.52 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.24 $ | 7.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.5 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.6 $ | 24.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 334 $ | 88.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,024 $ | 10,141 $ |