Which place is cheaper, Miami or Phnom Penh?
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 Phnom Penh or Miami?
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 Phnom Penh and Miami. 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: Phnom Penh or Miami?
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city in the country of Cambodia. It is located at the edge of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap rivers and is the nation's center of economics and industry. The metropolitan area has a population of about 2.2 million.
Phnom Penh was once called the "Pearl of Asia." In the 1920s it was one of the most impressive French built cities in the region and was an important tourist destination. During the Vietnam War, refugees fled to the city and by 1975 the city's population was between 2 and 3 million, most of them being refugees. The city fell to the Khmer Rouge in 1975 and they cut off supplies to the population for over a year. Journalists reported torture and mutilation of the trapped civilians and the Khmer Rouge forcibly evacuated the city in what is known as the death march. The Khmer Rouge was driven from the city by the Vietnamese in 1979 and reconstruction began.
Today, tourism continues to grow in the city and those who visit are greeted by a welcoming and friendly population, a rich culture, and truly rewarding travel experience.
Phnom Penh has a tropical wet and dry climate. It is hot year around with very little temperature variation. Lows are usually in the low 70s Fahrenheit and highs are in the mid to high 90s Fahrenheit. The southwest monsoon brings rains between May and October and the northeast monsoon brings the dry season from November to March.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
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 Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in United States of America.
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Phnom Penh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhnom Penh $50Miami $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Phnom Penh is $50, while the average daily cost in Miami is $258. 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 Phnom Penh and Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhnom Penh $12Miami $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhnom Penh $24Miami $308
Compare Hotels in Phnom Penh and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Phnom Penh or Miami? 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: Phnom Penh Hotel Prices and Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phnom Penh $7.78Miami $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phnom Penh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phnom Penh:
- Battambang: Transfer From/To Sihanoukville & Hidden Gems: $50
- From Private Transfer To/From Siem Reap: $58
- From Sihanouk: Private Taxi Transfer to Phnom Penh City: $73
- Intercity Transfer Siem Reap-Phnom Penh/Phnom Penh-Siem Reap: $95
- PHN Airport Transfer Plus Killing Field, Toul Sleng Museum: $65
- Phnom Penh - Battambang Transfer Plus Stop Sightseeing: $118
- Phnom Penh - Siem Reap One-Way Private Transfer: $120
- Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Oudongk Sambor Prei Kuk Transfer Day Trip: $105
- Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Road Transfer Plus Sightseeing: $99
- Phnom Penh Airport Transfers: $30
- Phnom Penh International Airport Transfers: $65
- Phnom Penh to Battambang Private Transfer: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Boca Raton to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer: $98
- Delray Beach to Miami Airport (MIA) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Everglades Airboat Adventure with Roundtrip Bayside Transfer: $70
- Hotel's To Port & Airport Transfer: $95
- Luxury Private Transfer in Miami and Miami Fort Lauderdale: $130
- Luxury Roundtrip Transfer to Sawgrass Mall from Miami Hotel: $45
- MIA: Transfer to Miami Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables: $150
- Miami & Fort Lauderdale Private Airport Transfer (To/From Hotel): $42
- Miami & Ft. Lauderdale Airport Transfer & Transportation Service: $140
- Miami Airport Executive Transfer Service: $190
- Miami Airport Private Transfer (Up to 14 passengers): $80
- Miami Airport Transfer to or from Miami City and Port Miami: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Phnom Penh or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami and Phnom Penh 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 dayPhnom Penh $22Miami $72
Typical Food Prices in Phnom Penh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phnom Penh:
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Dinner for Two$10
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Breakfast for Two$4.78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phnom Penh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phnom Penh.
- Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $9.90
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Buffet Dinner, Unlimited Beer & Tour Guide: $9.90
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with English Speaking Guide: $10
- Nightlife three hours food tours: $27
- Evening City Tour by Tuk Tuk with 1 Dinner: $29
- Cooking Class in Phnom Penh: $31
- Street Art & Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $35
- Phnom Penh’s Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class in the Countryside: $35
- Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM): $36
- Penh Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $36
- Street Art and Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $39
- Street Art and Food Tour with Pickup and Beer: $39
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- Art Deco Food Tour with Private Cigar & Rum Upgrade: $35
- Historical Walking Food Tour in Calle 8: $50
- 2-Hour Little Havana Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $53
- 2-Hour Express Little Havana & Cuban Culture Food Tour in Miami: $54
- South Beach Guided Food Tour with Authentic Tastings: $60
- Miami Street Art & Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros & More: $65
- Miami : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $66
- Little Havana Food Tour: Discover Iconic Cuban Cuisine in Miami: $69
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $75
- South Beach Food Tour: $75
- Miami Mosaic Signature Food Tour: $75
- South Beach Miami Authentic Food Tour with Local Food Tastings: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Phnom Penh $7.56Miami $31
Tours and Activities in Phnom Penh
Here are a few actual costs in Phnom Penh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Riverside Walking Tour with Snack, Drinks & Local Ferry Ride: $7.20
- Sunset Cruise-"Unlimited BBQ Buffet-Beers, Sodas & Fruit Platter": $7.45
- Sunset Cruise on the Mekong with Kanika Boat: $8.00
- Phnom Penh Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer & BBQ Buffet: $8.00
- Sunset Cruise on Kanika Boat: $8.60
- Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet: $9.16
- Sunset Cruise: Your Cruise You Choose, 3 wonderful options: $9.16
- Sunset Cruise with freeflow beers & BBQ buffet: $9.16
- Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter: $9.35
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket Free Mekong Cruise: $12
- Silk Island Tour: $12
- Killing Fields and Prison S21 Bus Tour: $15
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Jetski & ATV Adventure Combo in Miami: $2.00
- Bus & Boat Ultimate Sightseeing Combo Tour: $6.16
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Podcast Tour Wall Street South: Capital, Canopy, and Coral: $6.83
- Podcast Tour: Rhythm and Empire - Miamis Latin Pop Revolution: $6.83
- Luxury Jet Car Experience on Biscayne Bay: $9.24
- Private and Exclusive Jet Car Experience: $9.24
- Wynwood Walls Skip-the-Line Ticket (Direct Entry): $13
- Skyline Sightseeing Cruise Millionaire Homes & River: $13
- Miami Marlins Baseball Game Ticket at LoanDepot Park: $13
- Miami Sunset and Skyline Cruise: $14
- Biscayne National Park Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhnom Penh $4.28Miami $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Phnom Penh
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Phnom Penh:
- Phnom Penh Pub Crawl with Free Mad Monkey Singlet: $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Miami Florida: $15
- #1 Miami Pub Crawl + Clubbing Experience: $21
- Wynwood Pub Crawl with Drinks & VIP Club Entry: $27
- Miami Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks Discounts and Club Entry: $29
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Miami Pub Crawl + Clubbing Experience: $33
- BigBeach Bar Crawl - South Beach Bar Hop and Club Experience: $40
- Pedal Pub Wynwood Art District Party Bike Pub Crawl: $48
- Miami Distillery Tour and Craft Rum Tasting Experience: $60
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Phnom Penh and Miami, we can see that Miami is more expensive. And not only is Phnom Penh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Phnom Penh is in Asia and Miami is in North America, 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 Phnom Penh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Phnom Penh 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami than you might in Phnom Penh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Phnom Penh Expensive? and Is Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phnom Penh or Miami?
Phnom Penh has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Miami. When comparing the sizes of Phnom Penh and Miami, 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.