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Brasov vs. Phnom Penh Cost of Living Summary

Brasov is 25.6% more expensive than Phnom Penh.

Restaurants: pay 81.8% more in Brasov
Groceries: pay 12.9% less in Brasov
Transportation: pay 2.1% more in Brasov
Housing: pay 11.4% more in Brasov
Childcare: pay 18.6% less in Brasov
Entertainment and Sports: pay 62.4% more in Brasov
Clothing: pay 52.9% more in Brasov

The cost of restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, and transportation in Brasov are more expensive than in Phnom Penh. Expenses including childcare and groceries are lower in Brasov. Notably, restaurants is significantly more expensive in Brasov.

Brasov vs. Phnom Penh Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Brasov instead of Phnom Penh, you would:

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pay 81.8% more for restaurants

	Phnom Penh	Brasov
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.00 KHR20,136.57	$9.70 RON46.78	+93.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.00 KHR28,191.20	$7.00 RON33.79
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.12 KHR4,524.02	$1.94 RON9.36	+72.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.01 KHR4,071.93	$1.81 RON8.73	+79.0%
Average			+81.8%

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pay 12.9% less for groceries

	Phnom Penh	Brasov
Bread 1 loaf	$1.85 KHR7,450.53	$1.26 RON6.08	-31.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.08 KHR24,499.49	$4.03 RON19.42	-33.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.07 KHR32,492.27	$5.65 RON27.28	-29.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.90 KHR7,644.57	$3.18 RON15.34	+67.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.87 KHR7,535.39	$2.93 RON14.14	+56.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.17 KHR8,753.23	$0.53 RON2.58	-75.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.87 KHR3,483.89	$0.73 RON3.50	-16.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.89 KHR7,599.33	$0.69 RON3.33	-63.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.67 KHR2,714.05	$1.06 RON5.10	+56.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.76 KHR3,075.05	$0.43 RON2.07	-43.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.65 KHR2,618.36	$0.47 RON2.26	-28.1%
Average			-12.9%

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pay 2.1% more for transportation

	Phnom Penh	Brasov
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.40 KHR17,702.27	$5.62 RON27.14	+28.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$10.60 KHR42,689.53	$17.24 RON83.17	+62.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$49,000.00 KHR197,338,385.75	$26,003.12 RON125,465.04	-46.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$9.00 KHR36,245.83	$5.82 RON28.07	-35.4%
Average			+2.1%

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pay 11.4% more for housing

	Phnom Penh	Brasov
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$22.30 KHR89,804.44	$8.81 RON42.51	-60.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$502.11 KHR2,022,135.55	$543.66 RON2,623.15	+8.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$277.36 KHR1,116,998.77	$384.66 RON1,856.01	+38.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$72.12 KHR290,468.47	$114.84 RON554.11	+59.2%
Average			+11.4%

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pay 18.6% less for childcare

	Phnom Penh	Brasov
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$340.00 KHR1,369,286.76	$403.19 RON1,945.40	+18.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,900.83 KHR55,983,020.63	$6,126.45 RON29,560.10	-55.9%
Average			-18.6%

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pay 62.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Phnom Penh	Brasov
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.50 KHR6,040.97	$2.59 RON12.48	+72.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.77 KHR11,171.00	$2.97 RON14.31	+6.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.00 KHR8,054.63	$5.39 RON25.99	+169.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$48.33 KHR194,653.51	$51.53 RON248.65	+6.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.50 KHR22,150.23	$8.62 RON41.59	+56.7%
Average			+62.4%

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pay 52.9% more for clothing

	Phnom Penh	Brasov
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$24.67 KHR99,340.41	$53.97 RON260.40	+118.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$20.80 KHR83,768.13	$40.57 RON195.73	+95.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$93.00 KHR374,540.20	$78.28 RON377.68	-15.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$67.67 KHR272,514.91	$76.81 RON370.61	+13.5%
Average			+52.9%

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