Siem Reapis 24% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (71/10) vs Sihanoukville "Fair" (42/10). Dorms avg $6/night vs $11/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇰🇭 Siem Reap
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
★★★★★
4 hostels, avg 9.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $19/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $24/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $1.67, dorms avg $7
★★★★★
Coffee $2.25, dorms avg $11
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.00, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.00, 4 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
27 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Siem Reap | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $19 | $5/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $30 cheaper | $37 | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $60 cheaper | $69 | $9/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇰🇭 Siem Reap | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.50 38% less | $4 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $11.50 23% less | $15 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1 | $1 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.67 26% less | $2.25 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇰🇭▼
Siem Reap
Cambodia
71
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (44 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnederz Hostel Siem Reap (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels15
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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
🇰🇭 Siem Reap
🇰🇭 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 Siem Reap & Sihanoukville
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Siem Reap
35°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 45mm/month
Best months: Jan, Nov, Dec
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
31°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 119mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇰🇭 Siem Reap
1. Spean Thmor bridgeFree
2. Angkor ConservancyFree
3. Angkor Wat PuttFree
4. Artisans d'AngkorFree
5. House Ta Som Ceremory PrayerFree
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
No attraction data
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