Cost of living in Romania compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (42,571 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (22,848 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (14,539 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (5,957 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (13,230 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (7,699 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (16,563 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (4,402 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (3,249 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (3,513 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (30,068 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (6,293 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.96 lei (3,626 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (3,154,836 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (2,139,965 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (432,528 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (1,841,962 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (1,363,623 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (294,471 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (34,950 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (1,349,685 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (394,837 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (40,579 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 306% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (48,088 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 381% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 99% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (290,134 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (165,663 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 728% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (304,615 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (381,291 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 324% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (91,409,502 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (7,256 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (75,527 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 40% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (25,245 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (26,265 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (193,506 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (20,921 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (14,664 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (16,260 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (7,531 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (12,550 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (45,055 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (115,587 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (59,504 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (124,380 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (176,063 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (24,855 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (10,690 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (8,703 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (3,049,578 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (343 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (175,075 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (20,792 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
914.570
KHR
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RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Cambodia
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