Kampotis 49% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (61/10) vs Cebu "Good Deal" (56/10). Dorms avg $10/night vs $7/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Cebu
🇰🇭 Kampot
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
20 hostels, avg 6.8 rating
★★★★★
12 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $28/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $21/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.47, dorms avg $10
★★★★★
Coffee $1.82, dorms avg $7
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.51, 20 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.24, 12 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
16 attractions
★★★★★
23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Cebu | 🇰🇭 Kampot | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $35 | $18 cheaper | $17/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $48 | $34 cheaper | $14/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 cheaper | $65 | $17/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Cebu | 🇰🇭 Kampot |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.50 | $3.03 13% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12 31% less | $17.40 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.80 | $1.24 31% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.50 | $1.82 27% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1 50% less | $2 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭▼
Cebu
Philippines
56
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelPublic House Hostel (9.3)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels20
🇰🇭▼
Kampot
Cambodia
61
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Very affordable dorms (avg $7/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelFunky Moon Kampot (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$7/night
Total hostels12
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇭 Cebu
🇰🇭 Kampot
🇪🇺 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 Cebu & Kampot
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Cebu
27°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 112mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇰🇭 Kampot
32°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 66mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Cebu
1. Azaleah HeightsFree
2. Azzela heightsFree
3. Kawa-Kawa FallsFree
4. Lettuce on the RocksFree
5. Navaja HeightsFree
🇰🇭 Kampot
1. 2000 MonumentFree
2. Kayak resortFree
3. PotshotsFree
4. River Rapids - TubingFree
5. Salt Production Community Exhibition Cente…Free
Common Questions
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