Which place is cheaper, Noosa Heads or Kampong Cham?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kampong Cham or Noosa Heads?
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 Kampong Cham and Noosa Heads can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kampong Cham or Noosa Heads?
Kampong Cham
Kampong Cham is the sixth largest city in the country, located in the east of Cambodia. Just two and a half hours away from Phnom Penh is a surprisingly large province by the same name. Kampong Cham is the capital of this province, a quiet town on the west side of the Mekong River. While the town does not cater to tourists like other large cities such as Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, the charm of Kampong Cham lies in the beauty and simplicity of local life. Visitors will also get a glimpse into agricultural life on the plantations of rubber trees, tobacco and cashews.
Noosa Heads
A town and suburb located on Queensland, Australia's Sunshine Coast, Noosa is best known as a destination of pleasant weather, beautiful beachside scenery, shopping, dining, and outdoor adventure. Some of the top attractions of the area include Noosa National Park and Sunshine Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Cambodia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Cambodia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Contiki Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKampong Cham $31Noosa Heads $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Kampong Cham is $31, while the average daily cost in Noosa Heads is $110. 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 Kampong Cham and Noosa Heads in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKampong Cham $20Noosa Heads $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKampong Cham $40Noosa Heads $116
Compare Hotels in Kampong Cham and Noosa Heads
Looking for a hotel in Kampong Cham or Noosa Heads? 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: Noosa Heads Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kampong Cham $7.67Noosa Heads $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Noosa Heads
Also for Noosa Heads, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sunshine Coast and Noosa Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: $32
- Sunshine Coast Airport Departure Transfer from Hotels: $18
- Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (8pax): $129
- Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (6pax): $116
- Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (4pax): $99
- Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Hotels 11 pax: $218
- Private Transfer from Noosa to Sunshine Coast Airport up to 3 pax: $102
- Private Morning Transfer From Noosa to Rainbow Beach: $89
- Premium Airport/ Cruise Terminal Transfers: $234
- Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer from Noosa, Noosaville & Mooloolaba: $32
- Brisbane Airport Departure shuttle Transfer from Sunshine Coast Hotels/addresses: $55
- Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa, Coolum, Marcoola & Twin Waters: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Kampong Cham or Noosa Heads?
Prices for flights to both Noosa Heads and Kampong Cham 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 dayKampong Cham $6.46Noosa Heads $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Noosa Heads
For Noosa Heads, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Classes on Witta Maleny Sunshine Coast: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kampong Cham $5.76Noosa Heads $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Noosa Heads
For Noosa Heads, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Surf Lesson$42
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Sea Kayak Tour (for 2)$84
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Sunset Cruise (for 2)$13
Tours and Activities in Noosa Heads
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Noosa Heads.
- 1 Hour Self Guided Water Bike Tour of the Noosa River: $33
- 2 Hours Sunset Experience on Noosa River: $21
- Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour: $33
- Australia Zoo, Glass House Mountains Tour Combo: $184
- Brisbane Airport and Cruise Terminal to Sunshine Coast 11 pax: $261
- Bushtucker Cruise: $50
- Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa: $106
- Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour: $98
- Fliteboard eFoil Experience for Two People in Noosaville: $297
- Glass House Mountains Tour with Lunch, Lookouts, and Nature Walks: $171
- Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket: $28
- Mooloolaba Whale Watching Cruise: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKampong Cham $5.47Noosa Heads $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Noosa Heads
Also in Noosa Heads, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Eumundi Market and Distillery Experience Market Days Wednesday & Saturday: $92
- Sunshine Coast Brewery Tour with Lunch: $162
- Hinterland Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour - with 2 course lunch included: $165
- Sunshine Coast & Noosa Scenic Food & Wine Tour Inc. Lunch: $182
- Noosa Hinterland Tour with Gourmet Lunch, Wine Tasting & Everglades Lake: $191
- Noosa Hinterland Drinks Tour- visit 2 distilleries, a winery and a brewery : $195
- Noosa Hinterland Drinks Private Tour with Gin, Beer, Mead & Wine Tastings: $277
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kampong Cham and Noosa Heads, we can see that Noosa Heads is more expensive. And not only is Kampong Cham much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kampong Cham is in Asia and Noosa Heads is in Pacific, 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 Kampong Cham would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kampong Cham 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 Noosa Heads would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Noosa Heads than you might in Kampong Cham.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kampong Cham Expensive? and Is Noosa Heads Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kampong Cham or Noosa Heads?
Kampong Cham has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Noosa Heads. When comparing the sizes of Kampong Cham and Noosa Heads, 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.