Phnom Penhis 44% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (55/10) vs Bohol "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $8/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Bohol
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
19 hostels, avg 7.8 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $33/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $25/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.47, dorms avg $13
★★★★★
Coffee $2.92, dorms avg $8
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.51, 19 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.50, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
10 attractions
★★★★★
22 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Bohol | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $35 | $20 cheaper | $15/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $48 | $41 cheaper | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 cheaper | $77 | $29/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Bohol | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.50 30% less | $5 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12 40% less | $20 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.80 | $1.50 17% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.50 14% less | $2.92 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1 | $0.40 60% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭▼
Bohol
Philippines
48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $13/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelPartylandia Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels19
🇰🇭▼
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
🇵🇭 Bohol
🇰🇭 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 Bohol & Phnom Penh
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Bohol
30°C
High
/
25°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 145mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
35°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Bohol
1. Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP)Free
2. Hill Top 360 degee View ParkFree
3. Ricefields of BatuanFree
4. ShiphausFree
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
1. Hang Meas statueFree
2. Knotted GunFree
3. Krom Ngoy statueFree
4. Por Prok Khang Cheoung Community (DK06)Free
5. Preah Noreai-Naraya StatueFree
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