Dumagueteis 9% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (45/10) vs Sihanoukville "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $9/night vs $11/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★7 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★4 hostels, avg 9.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $32/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $24/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.47, dorms avg $9
★★★★★Coffee $2.25, dorms avg $11
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.51, 7 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.00, 4 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 cheaper | $19 | $2/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $29 cheaper | $37 | $8/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 cheaper | $69 | $20/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.26 | $4 6% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10.35 31% less | $15 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.51 | $1 34% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.47 | $2.25 9% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.26 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Dumaguete (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels7
🇰🇭36
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $11/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelThe Last Point (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels4
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇵🇭 Dumaguete
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
City to City
Getting Between Dumaguete & Sihanoukville
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
🌧 Rainfall: 93mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🌧 Rainfall: 119mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
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