Which place is cheaper, Sihanoukville or Athens?
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 Athens or Sihanoukville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Sihanoukville. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Sihanoukville?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known by locals as Kompong Som, was named after King Sihanouk. Also Cambodia's youngest city, construction started in 1955 to build Cambodia's first and only deep water port so that ships would no longer have to go through the Mekong Delta in order to trade with Cambodia. Today, many visit Sihanoukville as a hub to visit Cambodia's islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Sihanoukville €56
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Sihanoukville is €56. 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 Athens and Sihanoukville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Sihanoukville €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Sihanoukville €40
Compare Hotels in Athens and Sihanoukville
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Sihanoukville? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Sihanoukville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Sihanoukville €12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Private Airport Transfer: Athens Airport to/from Piraeus Port": $79
- "Quick Athens Highlights Tour: Airport or Cruise ship Transfers": $264
- Aegean Wonders Santorini Transfers: $31
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Business Car: $90
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Car: $140
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Van: $125
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Luxury Van: $125
- Alimos Glyfada Vouliagmeni to Athens Airport Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Transfer from Αthens Airport to Piraeus Port: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Athens Airport to Athens City: $86
- Arrival Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Van: $125
- Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer To Athens City: $86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
- Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Sihanoukville?
Prices for flights to both Sihanoukville and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Sihanoukville €28
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $55
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $64
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $68
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $68
- Cooking Class & Meal at a Roof Garden in Athens: $68
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $74
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $74
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $78
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $79
- Athens Private Food Tour:Eat like a Greek! Seafood& Wine included: $80
- Feast on LGBTQ+ Walking Food Tour: $82
- Around Greece in 5 Dishes: Dinner, Theater & Music: $82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sihanoukville
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sihanoukville.
- Cooking class in Kampot: $20
- Kampot Cooking Class by Eco Lotus Kampot: $33
- Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Sihanoukville €4.67
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Athens Hidden Gems: $1.12
- Self-Guided Tour In Athens With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Ancient Athens Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.85
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- South Slope Acropolis Self-Guided 3D Audio Tour (No Ticket): $8.00
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.01
- Athens Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.14
- Piraeus City Tour: 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Mini Train Ticket: $9.15
- Athens' Podoniftis Stream: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth Tour: $11
- Athens Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone: $11
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Sihanoukville Day Tours from Cruise Port: $79
- Best of Kep, Kampot from Sihanoukville Cruise Port: $259
- Best of Sihanoukville City Tour from Cruise Port: $75
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Bokor Mountain: Historic & Scenic Tour with Rickshaw/SUV: $55
- Day Trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Passengers: $189
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Exploring Bokor National Park Full-Day Tour from Sihanoukville: $99
- Exploring Kampot: A Memorable Tour from Sihanoukville: $63
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- From Phnom Penh Day Trip for Cruise Ship Guests: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Sihanoukville €3.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $14
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $27
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $36
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri: $46
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $51
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $56
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $56
- Athens bar crawl: $57
- Athens Greek Wine Tasting with Sommelier and City Views: $62
- Greek food and wine tasting: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Sihanoukville, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Sihanoukville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sihanoukville 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Sihanoukville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Sihanoukville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Sihanoukville?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Sihanoukville, 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.