Kampotis 7% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (61/10) vs Sihanoukville "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $7/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
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Kampot | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 cheaper | $19 | $1/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $34 cheaper | $37 | $3/day |
Flashpacker 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
🇰🇭61
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Very affordable dorms (avg $7/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelFunky Moon Kampot (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$7/night
Total hostels12
🇰🇭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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🇰🇭 Kampot
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
City to City
Getting Between Kampot & Sihanoukville
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Kampot
🌧 Rainfall: 66mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🌧 Rainfall: 119mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇰🇭 Kampot
1. 2000 MonumentFree
2. Kayak resortFree
3. PotshotsFree
4. River Rapids - TubingFree
5. Salt Production Community Exhibition Cente…Free
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
No attraction data
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