Cambodia vs United States
United States is about 67% pricier than Cambodia overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 33.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 67 of 100).
Metric Cambodia United States
Price level (US=100) 33.5 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $7,967 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $7,910 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 0.8% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Cambodia United States
Housing & utilities 58 215
Food 89 117
Transport 88 116
Restaurants & hotels 47 142
Health 30 208
Communication 58 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Cambodia United States
Quality-of-life score 67/100 91/100
Life expectancy 71 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.8 5.8
Internet users 68% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Cambodia more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 67% pricier than Cambodia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Cambodia would cost roughly $298,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Cambodia or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 67 out of 100.
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