Sumatrais 38% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (31/10) vs Koh Rong "Fair" (47/10). Dorms avg $10/night vs $14/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Sumatra
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★6 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
★★★★★20 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $22/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $48/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $1.73, dorms avg $10
★★★★★Coffee $2.38, dorms avg $14
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.51, 6 hostels
★★★★★Beer $0.99, 20 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Sumatra | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $12 cheaper | $19 | $7/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $21 cheaper | $33 | $12/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $37 cheaper | $60 | $23/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Sumatra | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.81 52% less | $3.74 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $5.25 65% less | $14.90 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.51 | $0.99 34% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.73 27% less | $2.38 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.30 82% less | $1.65 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩31
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelOrangutan Dream Jungle Trek (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels6
🇰🇭47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelNest Beach Club (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels20
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Sumatra
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
City to City
Getting Between Sumatra & Koh Rong
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Sumatra
🌧 Rainfall: 160mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
🌧 Rainfall: 90mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Sumatra
1. Hot spring. So beautiful.Free
2. Rice TerracesFree
3. Siregar aek na las (small hot springs)Free
4. Tugu Hariandja monumentFree
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
1. High Point Zip LineFree
2. Mangrove SwampFree
3. Palm Beach Bungalow ResortFree
4. Rocks windy stonesFree
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