Koh Phanganis 14% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (40/10) vs Kampot "Great Deal" (78/10). Dorms avg $6/night vs $19/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇰🇭 Kampot
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
12 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $21/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $48/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $1.82, dorms avg $7
★★★★★
Coffee $2.14, dorms avg $20
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.24, 12 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
23 attractions
★★★★★
23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Kampot | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 | $15 cheaper | $3/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $34 | $28 cheaper | $6/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $65 | $55 cheaper | $10/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇰🇭 Kampot | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.03 | $2.60 14% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $17.40 | $10.20 41% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.24 47% less | $2.33 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.82 15% less | $2.14 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2 | $0.98 51% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇰🇭▼
Kampot
Cambodia
78
BDI: Great Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (12 hostels). Stable year-round pricing. Plenty to see (23 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelFunky Moon Kampot (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels12
🇹🇭▼
Koh Phangan
Thailand
40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMbar Hostel Haad Rin (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇰🇭 Kampot
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (60d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Kampot & Koh Phangan
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Kampot
32°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 66mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
26°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
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