A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Agra vs. Phnom Penh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Agra or Phnom Penh?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Phnom Penh, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Agra or Phnom Penh?

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city in the country of Cambodia. It is located at the edge of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap rivers and is the nation's center of economics and industry. The metropolitan area has a population of about 2.2 million.

Phnom Penh was once called the "Pearl of Asia." In the 1920s it was one of the most impressive French built cities in the region and was an important tourist destination. During the Vietnam War, refugees fled to the city and by 1975 the city's population was between 2 and 3 million, most of them being refugees. The city fell to the Khmer Rouge in 1975 and they cut off supplies to the population for over a year. Journalists reported torture and mutilation of the trapped civilians and the Khmer Rouge forcibly evacuated the city in what is known as the death march. The Khmer Rouge was driven from the city by the Vietnamese in 1979 and reconstruction began.

Today, tourism continues to grow in the city and those who visit are greeted by a welcoming and friendly population, a rich culture, and truly rewarding travel experience.

Phnom Penh has a tropical wet and dry climate. It is hot year around with very little temperature variation. Lows are usually in the low 70s Fahrenheit and highs are in the mid to high 90s Fahrenheit. The southwest monsoon brings rains between May and October and the northeast monsoon brings the dry season from November to March.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Cambodia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Cambodia.


Which place is cheaper, Phnom Penh or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Phnom Penh is $50. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Agra and Phnom Penh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Phnom Penh $12
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Phnom Penh $24
Compare Hotels in Agra and Phnom Penh

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Phnom Penh? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Agra


Hotels in Phnom Penh


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Agra Hotel Prices and Phnom Penh Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $9.96
    Phnom Penh $7.87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
  • Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
  • Agra : Transfer To Jaipur Via Chand Baori & Fatehpur Sikri: $50
  • Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
  • Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $51
  • Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
  • Agra to Jaipur Transfer via Chand Bawdi & Fatehpur Sikri: $51
  • Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
  • Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour: $110
  • Half Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Transfers: $27
  • Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phnom Penh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phnom Penh:

  • Private Taxi transfer from Can Tho City to Phnom Penh city: $375
  • Private Taxi transfer from Phnom Penh City to Can Tho City: $375
  • Siem Reap: Private Transfer to or from Phnom Penh: $215
  • Private Transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by VIP Alphard 2010: $190
  • Private Transfer/ Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville by VIP Alphard 2010: $180
  • Siem Reap or Private One-Way Transfer: $175
  • Private Transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by VIP Alphard 2005: $165
  • Scenic Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Transfer with Sightseeing: $149
  • Private Taxi Transfer From Phnom Penh - Mondulkiri City : $147
  • Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh: $145
  • Private Taxi transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: $145
  • Private taxi transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: $145

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Phnom Penh?

Prices for flights to both Phnom Penh and Agra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agra $26
    Phnom Penh $23
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.70
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $21
  • Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $28
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $28
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $28
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
  • Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40

Typical Food Prices in Phnom Penh

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phnom Penh:


  • Dinner for Two
    $10
  • Breakfast for Two
    $4.84

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phnom Penh

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phnom Penh.

  • Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $9.90
  • Sunset Dinner Cruises w/Live Music, 5&7pm; Free Pickup Available: $9.90
  • Street Art & Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $35
  • Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM): $36
  • Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk - Includes All Food & Drinks!: $45
  • Khmer Cooking Class Full Day: $46
  • Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour - Inclusive 5 stops local Tastings: $49
  • Phnom Penh Local Market & Morning Food Tour Include Drinks: $49
  • Evening Food Tour with Drinks & Tuk Tuk Included: $49
  • Evening Food Tour By Tuk-Tuk in Phnom Penh: $59
  • Phnom Penh Food Tour By Night With Hotel Pickup: $59
  • Evening Cambodian Food Tour: $60

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Phnom Penh $7.65
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $6.92
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $17

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.80
  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $0.97
  • Agra:- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Private Tour: $1.14
  • Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.14
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.14
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line: $1.57
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.59
  • From Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Boat Ride: $1.71
  • Skip The line Taj Mahal Guided Tour: $1.82
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $1.96
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $1.99
  • Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Skip-the-Line Tour from Delhi or Agra : $2.00

Tours and Activities in Phnom Penh

Here are a few actual costs in Phnom Penh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour: $18
  • Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tours: $155
  • Phnom Penh boating sunset Tour: $87
  • 10 Stop Phnom Penh Tour by Tuk-Tuk, includes S21 & Killing Fields: $35
  • 2 Day-Phnom Penh by Private Tours: $155
  • 2 Days Phnom Penh Cyclo and Cycling Tour: $128
  • 2 Days Private Guide Tour Phnom Penh Heritage: $282
  • 2 Days of Phnom Penh City Tour: $199
  • 2 days Tour Cambodia shooting Range Phnom Penh Experience + video: $75
  • 2 days tour in Phnom Penh City Tour: $80
  • 2hours Private Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer, soft drinks and Tour guide: $67
  • 8-Day Private Tour with Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, & Koh …: $900

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.28
    Phnom Penh $4.33

Sample the Local Flavors in Phnom Penh

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Phnom Penh:

  • Phnom Penh Pub Crawl with Free Mad Monkey Singlet: $12


When comparing the travel costs between Agra and Phnom Penh, we can see that Agra is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Phnom Penh Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Phnom Penh?

Phnom Penh has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Phnom Penh, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.