Cost of living in Romania compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (44,041 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (23,873 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (13,984 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (6,497 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (12,888 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (7,854 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (17,192 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (4,409 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (3,213 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (3,537 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (28,956 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (6,713 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (3,634 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,521 lei (3,132,491 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (2,061,115 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (647,106 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (1,757,359 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (1,302,543 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (374,444 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (36,353 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (1,350,918 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (473,579 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (47,188 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (45,916 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 164% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (297,904 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (161,721 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (304,310 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (400,736 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 164% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (89,817,452 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (6,801 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (80,023 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 30% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (31,781 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (27,555 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (185,594 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (21,644 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (16,410 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (17,807 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (7,903 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (13,354 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (43,662 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Romania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (116,602 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (58,852 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (109,024 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (188,588 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (27,163 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (10,659 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (8,759 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (2,904,198 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (326 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (170,873 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (20,352 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Cambodia
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