Which place is cheaper, Siem Reap or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Siem Reap?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Can Tho and Siem Reap can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Siem Reap?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
Siem Reap
Located in northern Cambodia, Siem Reap is the closest town to Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat. It is a comfortable and laid back town and most visitors use it as a base to explore the country's most visited destination. Although Siem Reap was once a quaint village, it has continued to grow and change to meet the needs of the many tourists who visit every year. Siem Reap has become a very touristy town with easy access to restaurants, hotels, and shops. It also has a large expatriate community and the western influences are unavoidable. Although prices remain quite low, they are higher than you might find elsewhere in Cambodia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phnom Penh, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Siem Reap.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $58Siem Reap $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $58, while the average daily cost in Siem Reap is $80. 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 Can Tho and Siem Reap in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $28Siem Reap $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $56Siem Reap $102
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Siem Reap
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Siem Reap? 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices and Siem Reap Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $13Siem Reap $8.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $128
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $49
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Siem Reap
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Siem Reap:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$13
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Bike Rentals$1.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siem Reap
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siem Reap:
- Private Taxi transfer from Koh Chang to Siem Reap: $368
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Koh Chang: $368
- Private Taxi transfer from Pattaya to Siem Reap: $330
- Intercity Transfer(Siem Reap-Sihanouk/Sihanouk-Siem Reap): $300
- Private Taxi transfer from Bangkok to Siem Reap: $299
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap city.: $290
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Pattaya: $285
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Bangkok: $258
- Border Transfer (Siem Reap to Laos / Laos to Siem Reap ): $250
- Private Transfer Siem Reap - Trat Piers Ferry Station: $235
- Private Transfer to/from Kep: $211
- Private Transfer From/To Mondulkiri City: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Siem Reap?
Prices for flights to both Siem Reap and Can Tho 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 dayCan Tho $17Siem Reap $15
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.28
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.10
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$7.07
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.65
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Local Food Tour: $33
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Biking and cooking class in the rural tour at Can Tho: $36
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $49
- Discover Local Cuisine: Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $49
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- Mekong Delta Cooking Class with Lunch: $69
Typical Food Prices in Siem Reap
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Siem Reap:
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Breakfast for Two$5.52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siem Reap
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siem Reap.
- Apsara Performance Including Buffet Dinner & Hotel Pick up: $12
- Creative Insect-Based Dinner: $14
- Apsara Dinner Show with Hotel Transfer: $17
- Dinner Show Apsara Dance Round Pick-up included: $17
- Apsara show Including Buffet Dinner/Hotel Pick up: $18
- Apsara Show and Dinner with Free Shared Round Trip Transfer: $19
- Apsara Dance Show with Dinner by Tuk-Tuk Roundtrip Transfer: $19
- Buffet Dinner Apsara Show with hotel transfers: $22
- Apsara Dinner Performance with Buffet Dinner: $25
- Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers: $26
- Dinner Show Apsara Dance, Pickup round trip included: $27
- Cooking Class and Market Shopping: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Siem Reap $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.03
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.53
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- FREE FOOT TOUR- ENJOY LOCAL FOOD: $8.46
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $35
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $36
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market Tour: $36
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $38
- Sunset Experience on Mekong River and explore brilliant city: $40
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market and Fruit Garden Tour: $42
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Siem Reap
Here are a few typical costs in Siem Reap for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Angkor Tour Guide$8.14
Tours and Activities in Siem Reap
Here are a few actual costs in Siem Reap for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Standard Angkor Wat Tour): $35
- 03 Hours Countryside tours: $88
- 1 Day Angkor Wat Tour from Siem Reap,Cambodia: $60
- 1 Day Angkor Wat Tour with Tour Guide: $60
- 1 Day Golden Angkor Tour + Sunrise: $65
- 1 Day Private of Angkor Wat Tour with Tuk Tuk: $35
- 1-Day Angkor Wat Private Tour with Spanish Tour Guide.: $125
- 1-Day private Angkor Temple Tour from Siem Reap: $27
- 2 Day Angkor Wat Private Tour: $245
- 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Angkor Temples, Cambodia: $35
- 2-Day Angkor Small-Group Tour & Banteay Srei from Siem Reap: $69
- 2-Day Angkor Wat & Kulen Mountain Waterfall Private Tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.71Siem Reap $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Siem Reap
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Siem Reap:
- Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl: $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Siem Reap, we can see that Siem Reap is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Siem Reap would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Siem Reap than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Siem Reap Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Siem Reap?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Siem Reap. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Siem Reap, 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.