vs
Baliis 24% cheaper
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Bali
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
62 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $25/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.30, dorms avg $30
★★★★★
Coffee $2.92, dorms avg $8
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.68, 62 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.50, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
0 attractions
★★★★★
22 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Bali | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $20 | $5/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $31 cheaper | $41 | $9/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $57 cheaper | $77 | $20/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Bali | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.99 40% less | $5 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.15 34% less | $20 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.58 | $1.50 42% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.42 17% less | $2.92 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.27 33% less | $0.40 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩
Bali
Indonesia
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating0.0
Top-rated hostelMiCasa (10.0)
Total hostels50
🇰🇭▼
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
55
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Very affordable dorms (avg $8/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVilla Martial Arts Gym And Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$8/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Bali
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bali & Phnom Penh
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Bali
22°C
High
/
17°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 430mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
35°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Bali
1. Gunung TapakFree
2. Air Panas AngseriFree
3. Far View To WaterfallFree
4. Pura Luhur BatukauFree
5. Rose GardenFree
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
No attraction data
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