Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia vs Novosibirsk, Russia
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 54% more expensive than in Novosibirsk (Russia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,590 Riels (руб 375) | руб 408 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24,148 Riels (руб 462) | руб 273 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,660 Riels (руб 204) | руб 135 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,785 Riels (руб 149) | руб 65 | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,573 Riels (руб 145) | руб 80 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,457 Riels (руб 124) | руб 159 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33,577 Riels (руб 643) | руб 347 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,334 Riels (руб 274) | руб 116 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,348 Riels (руб 102) | руб 38 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,255 Riels (руб 81) | руб 65 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,291 Riels (руб 943) | руб 500 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,313 Riels (руб 121) | руб 104 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,621 Riels (руб 108) | руб 31 | + 243% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 73% more expensive than in Novosibirsk (Russia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,900,460 Riels (руб 93,782) | руб 42,300 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,378,790 Riels (руб 45,524) | руб 27,972 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 324,660 Riels (руб 6,213) | руб 4,455 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,358,770 Riels (руб 45,141) | руб 30,609 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,326,970 Riels (руб 25,395) | руб 15,878 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251,467 Riels (руб 4,812) | руб 2,528 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53,361 Riels (руб 1,021) | руб 364 | + 181% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,827,940 Riels (руб 34,982) | руб 27,195 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525,762 Riels (руб 10,062) | руб 5,688 | + 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,730 Riels (руб 492) | руб 362 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,197 Riels (руб 233) | руб 479 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 30% cheaper than in Novosibirsk (Russia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 115,364 Riels (руб 2,208) | руб 4,675 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138,353 Riels (руб 2,648) | руб 3,071 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,384 Riels (руб 2,591) | руб 5,333 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 201,203 Riels (руб 3,850) | руб 7,278 | - 47% | |
Transportation | + 171% | |||
Transportation in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 171% more expensive than in Novosibirsk (Russia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 299,606,000 Riels (руб 5,733,651) | руб 1,152,400 | + 398% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,968 Riels (руб 76) | руб 45 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58,412 Riels (руб 1,118) | руб 1,127 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25,941 Riels (руб 496) | руб 334 | + 48% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 33% more expensive than in Novosibirsk (Russia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,833 Riels (руб 150) | руб 439 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,673 Riels (руб 453) | руб 420 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 186,259 Riels (руб 3,564) | руб 1,699 | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,238 Riels (руб 272) | руб 195 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,088 Riels (руб 270) | руб 171 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,252 Riels (руб 273) | руб 226 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,855 Riels (руб 131) | руб 68 | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,878 Riels (руб 170) | руб 130 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,470 Riels (руб 373) | руб 652 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 16% more expensive than in Novosibirsk (Russia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57,937 Riels (руб 1,109) | руб 1,585 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 32,839 Riels (руб 628) | руб 602 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 99,973 Riels (руб 1,913) | руб 4,932 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,088 Riels (руб 2,069) | руб 2,289 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,343 Riels (руб 351) | руб 374 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,386 Riels (руб 218) | руб 196 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,611 Riels (руб 107) | руб 225 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,347,210 Riels (руб 44,919) | руб 35,017 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 287 Riels (руб 5.50) | руб 3.34 | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,614 Riels (руб 5,351) | руб 2,479 | + 116% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,186 Riels (руб 118) | руб 141 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) is 66% more expensive than in Novosibirsk (Russia)
For example, you would need at least руб 204,719 (10,697,371 Riels) in Phnom Penh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 123,000 in Novosibirsk.
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