Koh Taois 22% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (43/10) vs Koh Rong "Good Deal" (55/10). Dorms avg $14/night vs $27/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
🇹🇭 Koh Tao
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
20 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $48/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $77/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.38, dorms avg $14
★★★★★
Coffee $2.15, dorms avg $28
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $0.99, 20 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.44, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
4 attractions
★★★★★
17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong | 🇹🇭 Koh Tao | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $19 | $15 cheaper | $4/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $33 | $26 cheaper | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $60 | $51 cheaper | $10/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong | 🇹🇭 Koh Tao |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.74 | $2.44 35% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $14.90 | $7.70 48% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $0.99 59% less | $2.44 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.38 | $2.15 10% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.65 | $0.96 42% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇰🇭▼
Koh Rong
Cambodia
55
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $14/night). Strong hostel scene (20 hostels). Plenty to see (14 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelNest Beach Club (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels20
🇹🇭▼
Koh Tao
Thailand
43
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $27/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelWonderland Jungle Hostel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$27/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
🇹🇭 Koh Tao
🇪🇺 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 Koh Rong & Koh Tao
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
31°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 90mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
🇹🇭 Koh Tao
29°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
No attraction data
🇹🇭 Koh Tao
1. John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint (view on ao …
2. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)Free
3. Sairee ViewpointFree
4. Tanote PeakFree
5. Turtle StatueFree
Common Questions
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