Which place is cheaper, Yaeyama Islands or Kampong Cham?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kampong Cham or Yaeyama Islands?
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 Yaeyama Islands can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kampong Cham or Yaeyama Islands?
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.
Yaeyama Islands
The Yaeyama Islands is a cluster of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, close to Taiwan. There are nine different islands, varying from small islets to large holiday resort islands. The Yaeyama Islands are one of the most popular destination in Japan due to their beautiful beaches and underwater ruins. Yaeyama is also known for having their own language and writing system. For the most part, everyone on the Islands speak Japanese, but you'll often find the Yaeyama writing on T-shirts in souvenir shops or scattered around Yaeyama.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKampong Cham $31Yaeyama Islands $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Kampong Cham is $31, while the average daily cost in Yaeyama Islands is $93. 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 Yaeyama Islands in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKampong Cham $20Yaeyama Islands $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKampong Cham $40Yaeyama Islands $108
Compare Hotels in Kampong Cham and Yaeyama Islands
Looking for a hotel in Kampong Cham or Yaeyama Islands? 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: Yaeyama Islands Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kampong Cham $7.67Yaeyama Islands $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Kampong Cham or Yaeyama Islands?
Prices for flights to both Yaeyama Islands 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 $6.46Yaeyama Islands $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kampong Cham $5.76Yaeyama Islands $8.62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKampong Cham $5.47Yaeyama Islands $6.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kampong Cham and Yaeyama Islands, we can see that Yaeyama Islands is more expensive. And not only is Kampong Cham much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Yaeyama Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands Expensive?.
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.