Kampotis 7% cheaper — BDI "Great Deal" (78/10) vs Sihanoukville "Fair" (42/10). Dorms avg $6/night vs $11/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇰🇭 Kampot
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
12 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
★★★★★
4 hostels, avg 9.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $21/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $24/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $1.82, dorms avg $7
★★★★★
Coffee $2.25, dorms avg $11
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.24, 12 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.00, 4 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
23 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Kampot | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 cheaper | $19 | $1/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $34 cheaper | $37 | $3/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $65 cheaper | $69 | $3/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇰🇭 Kampot | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.03 24% less | $4 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $17.40 | $15 14% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.24 | $1 19% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.82 19% less | $2.25 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2 | — |
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
🇰🇭▼
Sihanoukville
Cambodia
42
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $11/night). Plenty to see (18 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelThe Last Point (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels4
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇰🇭 Kampot
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🇪🇺 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 Kampot & Sihanoukville
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Kampot
32°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 127mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
31°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 175mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇰🇭 Kampot
1. Access to Epic Arts Center
2. Big Durian
3. Daung Te Resort
4. Epic Arts Dance, Old Cinema
5. Faces in the rocks
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
1. Antonov 24B Plane
2. Cambodia-Vietnam friendship monument
3. Dragon Head
4. Fish
5. Islands View
Common Questions
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