Which place is cheaper, Phnom Penh or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Antalya or Phnom Penh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Phnom Penh? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Phnom Penh?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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 10-Day Tours in Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Cambodia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Cambodia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $154Phnom Penh $51
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $154, while the average daily cost in Phnom Penh is $51. 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 Antalya and Phnom Penh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $51Phnom Penh $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $102Phnom Penh $24
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Phnom Penh
Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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.
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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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Phnom Penh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $103Phnom Penh $7.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - TOP VIP Minibus: $130
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - VIP Minibus: $115
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - VIP Minivan: $101
- Pamukkale Tour with Entrance, Lunch & Transfer from Antalya: $133
- Private Transfer From Antalya Airport To Denizyaka / Gündoğdu / Çolaklı: $76
- ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $531
- AYT - Konyaaltı | Private Transfer Between Antalya Airport: $41
- Adana Airport Transfer Private and Comfortable : $32
- Adana Airport Transfers to Adana city Hotels: $102
- Adana Airport Transfers to Ceyhan Hotels: $102
- Adana Airport Transfers to Mersin Hotels: $113
- Adana Airport Transfers to Osmaniye City Hotels: $139
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phnom Penh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phnom Penh:
- Vip Taxi Transfer from Phnom Penh to Preah Sihanouk: $450
- Vip Taxi Private Transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: $450
- Trip from Phnom Penh Transfer to Kampot: $117
- Transfer with tour-sightseeing Phnom Penh to Battambang: $119
- Transfer Private Car Siemreap to Phnom Penh/PHN to Province.: $110
- Transfer Phnom Penh to Battambang - English Speaking Driver: $145
- Siem Reap: Private Transfer to or from Phnom Penh: $239
- Siem Reap: Private Transfer From/to Siem Reap - Phnom Penh: $71
- Siem Reap or Private One-Way Transfer: $160
- Scenic Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Transfer with Sightseeing: $97
- Scenic Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Transfer with Sightseeing: $175
- Private transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Phnom Penh?
Prices for flights to both Phnom Penh and Antalya 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
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Food Meals for one dayAntalya $41Phnom Penh $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
- Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $69
Typical Food Prices in Phnom Penh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phnom Penh:
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Dinner for Two$10
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Breakfast for Two$4.86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phnom Penh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phnom Penh.
- Sunset Dinner Cruises w/Live Music, 5&7pm; Free Pickup Available: $9.90
- Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $9.90
- Street Art & Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $35
- Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM): $36
- Half Day - Phnom Penh Food Tour: $45
- Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk - Includes All Food & Drinks!: $45
- Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour - Inclusive 5 stops local Tastings: $49
- Evening Food Tour with Drinks & Tuk Tuk Included: $49
- Phnom Penh's experience: cooking class and stay over : $65
- Phnom Penh Authentic Evening Food Tour 100% By Local: $69
- Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk: $69
- Ultimate PP Food Tour by Tuk Tuk - 20 tastings & drinks included: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $43Phnom Penh $7.68
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya City Tour Full-Day Boat Tour Cable Car and Waterfall Peerless&Excellent: $7.51
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Antalya Full Day City Tour - With Waterfalls and Cable Car: $11
- City Tour, Waterfalls, and Boat Tour with Lunch: $13
- Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
- Turkish Bath Experience with Oil Massage: $13
- City Tour with Waterfall, Lunch and Cable Car: $16
- Old Town Harbor Sightseeing Cruise: $16
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya: $16
- Sightseeing Cruise from Old Town Harbor: $16
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
- 10 Stop Phnom Penh Tour by Tuk-Tuk, includes S21 & Killing Fields: $35
- 2 Day Tour Phnom Penh Experience Shooting Range Cambodia: $85
- 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 Tour Cambodia shooting Range Phnom Penh Experience + video: $120
- 2 days tour in Phnom Penh City Tour: $80
- 2Day Siem Reap City Tour Phnom Penh shooting Range Activity: $130
- 2hours Private Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer, soft drinks and Tour guide: $67
- 8-Day Tour with Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, & Koh …: $900
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $19Phnom Penh $4.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Phnom Penh
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Phnom Penh:
- Mad Monkey Phnom Penh Pub Crawl: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Phnom Penh, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Phnom Penh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Phnom Penh is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Phnom Penh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Phnom Penh and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Phnom Penh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Phnom Penh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.