Cost of living comparison
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Phnom Penh vs. Zamboanga Cost of Living Summary
Phnom Penh is 2.0 times more expensive than Zamboanga.
- Restaurants
- pay 2.3 times more in Phnom Penh
- Groceries
- pay 7.3% more in Phnom Penh
- Transportation
- pay 5.0% less in Phnom Penh
- Housing
- pay 2.1 times more in Phnom Penh
- Childcare
- pay 5.8 times more in Phnom Penh
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 5.5% less in Phnom Penh
- Clothing
- pay 4.6% more in Phnom Penh
The cost of childcare, restaurants, housing, groceries, and clothing in Phnom Penh are more expensive than in Zamboanga. Expenses including entertainment and sports and transportation are lower in Phnom Penh. Notably, childcare, restaurants, and housing are significantly more expensive in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh vs. Zamboanga Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Phnom Penh instead of Zamboanga, you would:
pay 2.3 times more for restaurants
Zamboanga | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $1.46 ₱89.65 | $5.00 KHR20,088.47 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $2.58 ₱158.21 | $7.00 KHR28,123.85 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.90 ₱55.11 | $0.93 KHR3,734.09 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.42 ₱25.84 | $0.91 KHR3,669.34 | |
Zamboanga vs. Phnom Penh - Cost of restaurants
pay 7.3% more for groceries
Zamboanga | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.56 ₱95.53 | $1.65 KHR6,631.26 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.48 ₱335.94 | $6.70 KHR26,918.55 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $7.27 ₱445.85 | $8.17 KHR32,815.54 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.62 ₱99.15 | $1.82 KHR7,307.74 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $1.97 ₱120.60 | $2.01 KHR8,069.17 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.52 ₱93.29 | $1.81 KHR7,274.40 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.59 ₱35.88 | $0.88 KHR3,553.67 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.87 ₱114.44 | $1.91 KHR7,690.52 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.17 ₱71.76 | $0.73 KHR2,952.28 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.60 ₱36.84 | $0.88 KHR3,523.30 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.23 ₱75.69 | $0.54 KHR2,156.50 | |
Zamboanga vs. Phnom Penh - Cost of groceries
pay 5.0% less for transportation
Zamboanga | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.56 ₱279.36 | $4.33 KHR17,396.80 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | $9.60 KHR38,569.86 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | $49,000.00 KHR197M | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | $9.05 KHR36,371.41 | |
Zamboanga vs. Phnom Penh - Cost of transportation
pay 2.1 times more for housing
Zamboanga | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $51.61 ₱3,164.27 | $21.29 KHR85,520.26 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $137.62 ₱8,438.06 | $481.60 KHR2M | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $68.81 ₱4,219.03 | $273.92 KHR1M | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $121.69 ₱7,460.94 | $82.99 KHR333K | |
Zamboanga vs. Phnom Penh - Cost of housing
pay 5.8 times more for childcare
Zamboanga | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $51.61 ₱3,164.27 | $293.33 KHR1M | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $1,204.22 ₱73,833.02 | $7,141.67 KHR29M | |
Zamboanga vs. Phnom Penh - Cost of childcare
pay 5.5% less for entertainment and sports
Zamboanga | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.20 ₱73.83 | $1.21 KHR4,854.21 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $1.72 ₱105.48 | $2.53 KHR10,149.96 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $2.97 ₱182.13 | $1.88 KHR7,533.18 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $38.71 ₱2,373.20 | $41.67 KHR167K | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $6.88 ₱421.90 | $3.75 KHR15,066.35 | |
Zamboanga vs. Phnom Penh - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 4.6% more for clothing
Zamboanga | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $24.08 ₱1,476.66 | $25.75 KHR103K | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | ?? | $23.33 KHR93,746.18 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $86.02 ₱5,273.79 | $88.00 KHR354K | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $60.21 ₱3,691.65 | $60.20 KHR242K | |
Zamboanga vs. Phnom Penh - Cost of clothing
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