Yogyakartais 45% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (55/10) vs Sihanoukville "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★4 hostels, avg 9.8 rating
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $24/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $22/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.25, dorms avg $11
★★★★★Coffee $1.51, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.00, 4 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | 🇮🇩 Yogyakarta | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $19 | $11 cheaper | $9/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $37 | $21 cheaper | $16/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $69 | $39 cheaper | $30/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | 🇮🇩 Yogyakarta |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4 | $1.30 68% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $15 | $5.05 66% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1 57% less | $2.33 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.25 | $1.51 33% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | — | $0.22 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇰🇭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
🇮🇩55
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHuma Yogyakarta Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
City to City
Getting Between Sihanoukville & Yogyakarta
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🌧 Rainfall: 119mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
🌧 Rainfall: 297mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
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