Da Latis 36% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (64/10) vs Phnom Penh "Good Deal" (55/10). Dorms avg $6/night vs $8/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇻🇳 Da Lat
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.1 rating
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $14/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $25/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $1.59, dorms avg $6
★★★★★Coffee $2.92, dorms avg $8
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.54, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.50, 15 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇻🇳 Da Lat | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $13 cheaper | $20 | $7/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $25 cheaper | $41 | $16/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $49 cheaper | $77 | $28/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇻🇳 Da Lat | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.22 56% less | $5 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $9.15 54% less | $20 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.54 | $1.50 3% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.59 46% less | $2.92 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.34 15% less | $0.40 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇻🇳64
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Very affordable dorms (avg $6/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelCam Ly Homestay (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels15
🇰🇭55
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Very affordable dorms (avg $8/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelVilla Martial Arts Gym And Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$8/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇻🇳 Da Lat
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
City to City
Getting Between Da Lat & Phnom Penh
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇻🇳 Da Lat
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇻🇳 Da Lat
1. Prenn FallsFree
2. Bao Dai Palace 1Free
3. Datanla FallFree
4. Lam Dong MuseumFree
5. NarsinghpurFree
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
No attraction data
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