Which place is cheaper, Sihanoukville or Bangkok?
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 Bangkok or Sihanoukville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Sihanoukville can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or Sihanoukville?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $100Sihanoukville $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $100, while the average daily cost in Sihanoukville is $65. 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 Bangkok and Sihanoukville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $48Sihanoukville $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $96Sihanoukville $46
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Sihanoukville
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices and Sihanoukville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.28Sihanoukville $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.40
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Skytrain Ticket$4.81
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.96
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Ferry Ride$0.78
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Taxi From Airport$7.51
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Short Taxi Ride$2.70
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Boat Taxi$1.50
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Trains to airport$4.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Airport Private Transfer from Bangkok Airports: $53
- Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Bangkok City: $37
- Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Pattaya City: $69
- Airport Transfer Camry/Fortuner or Similar: $45
- Airport Transfer Luxury Sedan Mercedes E Class BMW 5 Series: $98
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok by Luxury Car: $127
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport Transfer: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport to Airport Transfer in Bangkok: $64
- Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown: $24
- Ancient City (Mueang Boran) Entrance Tickets With Hotel Transfer: $49
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Kampot Kep To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini Van Car: $49
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Private Taxi Transfer From Kampot - Phnom Penh City: $46
- Private Transfer : Phnom Penh ↔ Sihanouk Ville: $105
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Sihanoukville To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini-Van-Car: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Sihanoukville?
Prices for flights to both Sihanoukville and Bangkok 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 dayBangkok $35Sihanoukville $32
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.01
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.35
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.90
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.01
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Pad Thai$2.10
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck Ticket with Buffet Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $26
- Bangkok Sawasdee Sunset Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM+Beer FreeFlow: $26
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $29
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $30
- Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $30
- Bangkok The Luxury White Sunset or Dinner Cruise (Asiatique Pier): $31
- Peaceful Wat Pho and Authentic Street Food Tour: $31
- Bangkok Newest Luxury Noah Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: $31
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.Bangkok $17Sihanoukville $5.37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.81
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.50
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.01
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$72
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Fish Pedicure$4.51
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.00
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Bangkok Self-Guided Walking Tour Essential Landmarks and Quizzes: $6.53
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $6.99
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Bangkok Art and Culture Hidden Gems Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.55
- Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $9.59
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $9.77
- Erawan Museum & Ancient City Admission Ticket - Bangkok (NonThai): $9.77
- Bangkok Erawan Museum Ticket (NON-THAI): $9.77
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kampot Pepper Tour, Salt Field, Cave Temple, Secret Lake: $20
- Kampot Countryside Tour - Pepper Farm, Salt Lake, Caves, and more: $25
- La Plantation tour (discovering Kampot Pepper) + Lunch: $27
- Kampot Day Tour "Bokor National Park": $29
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Full Day Bokor National Park Tour with Lunch & Water Included: $43
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Private Bokor Mountain Discovery Tour: $55
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- Private Kampot Countryside Tour & Pepper farm, Kep/Crab Market: $55
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Sihanoukville Small-Group City Tour for Cruise Passengers: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.48Sihanoukville $4.42
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.20
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Sunset Rooftop, TukTuk Ride, Night Market & Bar Crawl: $29
- Bangkok Bar Crawl by Tuk Tuk: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Sihanoukville, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Sihanoukville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive? and Is Sihanoukville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Sihanoukville?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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.