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Subic Bay Freeport Zone vs. Phnom Penh Cost of Living Summary
Subic Bay Freeport Zone is 10.7% more expensive than Phnom Penh.
- Restaurants
- pay 31.7% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Groceries
- pay 7.7% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Transportation
- pay 8.6% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Housing
- pay 36.1% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Childcare
- pay 91.5% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 19.8% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Clothing
- pay 48.0% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
The cost of childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Subic Bay Freeport Zone are more expensive than in Phnom Penh. Expenses including housing, restaurants, transportation, and groceries are lower in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
Subic Bay Freeport Zone vs. Phnom Penh Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Subic Bay Freeport Zone instead of Phnom Penh, you would:
pay 31.7% less for restaurants
Phnom Penh | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $5.00 KHR20,088.47 | $4.30 ₱263.69 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $7.00 KHR28,123.85 | $3.44 ₱210.95 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.93 KHR3,734.09 | $0.82 ₱50.10 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.91 KHR3,669.34 | $0.46 ₱28.13 | |
Phnom Penh vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of restaurants
pay 7.7% less for groceries
Phnom Penh | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.65 KHR6,631.26 | $1.54 ₱94.72 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.70 KHR26,918.55 | $4.59 ₱281.51 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.17 KHR32,815.54 | $6.87 ₱421.36 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.82 KHR7,307.74 | $1.97 ₱120.66 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.01 KHR8,069.17 | $2.26 ₱138.74 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.81 KHR7,274.40 | $2.74 ₱168.12 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.88 KHR3,553.67 | $0.81 ₱49.46 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.91 KHR7,690.52 | $0.63 ₱38.63 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.73 KHR2,952.28 | $0.52 ₱31.64 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.88 KHR3,523.30 | $0.75 ₱45.96 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.54 KHR2,156.50 | $0.63 ₱38.63 | |
Phnom Penh vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of groceries
pay 8.6% less for transportation
Phnom Penh | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.33 KHR17,396.80 | $4.16 ₱255.03 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $9.60 KHR38,569.86 | $17.55 ₱1,075.85 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $49,000.00 KHR197M | $27,507.78 ₱2M | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $9.05 KHR36,371.41 | $2.75 ₱168.76 | |
Phnom Penh vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of transportation
pay 36.1% less for housing
Phnom Penh | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $21.29 KHR85,520.26 | $18.06 ₱1,107.50 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $481.60 KHR2M | $137.62 ₱8,438.06 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $273.92 KHR1M | $86.02 ₱5,273.79 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $82.99 KHR333K | $91.71 ₱5,623.13 | |
Phnom Penh vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of housing
pay 91.5% more for childcare
Phnom Penh | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $293.33 KHR1M | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $7,141.67 KHR29M | $13,676.48 ₱839K | |
Phnom Penh vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of childcare
pay 19.8% more for entertainment and sports
Phnom Penh | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.21 KHR4,854.21 | $1.42 ₱87.02 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.53 KHR10,149.96 | $2.41 ₱147.67 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $1.88 KHR7,533.18 | $2.41 ₱147.48 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $41.67 KHR167K | $30.93 ₱1,896.45 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $3.75 KHR15,066.35 | $6.88 ₱421.90 | |
Phnom Penh vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 48.0% more for clothing
Phnom Penh | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $25.75 KHR103K | $44.44 ₱2,724.79 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $23.33 KHR93,746.18 | $35.55 ₱2,179.83 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $88.00 KHR354K | $71.68 ₱4,394.82 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $60.20 KHR242K | $111.82 ₱6,855.92 | |
Phnom Penh vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of clothing
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