Which place is cheaper, Zadar 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 Zadar?
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 Zadar. 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 Zadar?
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.
Zadar
You'll find Zadar in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is the center of Zadar County. It is both the historic center for the region and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar. There are a handful of sights around town, most of which can be explored on foot.
The climate for the city is a mix between humid subtropical and a Mediterranean climate. The winters are usually mild and wet, and the summers are humid and warm. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Average yearly rainfall usually exceeds 917 mm. Fall months often remain warm and temperatures are often around 30 degrees Celsius as well. In general, the temperatures rarely drop below freezing, even during the coldest month of January. The rainiest months are October and November, although winter is considered the wet season. July is usually the driest month. Water temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius in July and August and it may be possible to swim any time between May and October.
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 Tours for Seniors to Croatia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPhnom Penh $51Zadar $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Phnom Penh is $51, while the average daily cost in Zadar is $127. 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 Zadar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPhnom Penh $12Zadar $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPhnom Penh $24Zadar $118
Compare Hotels in Phnom Penh and Zadar
Looking for a hotel in Phnom Penh or Zadar? 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 Zadar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Phnom Penh $7.90Zadar $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phnom Penh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phnom Penh:
- PNH Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $7.00
- Techo Airport (KTI) Pickup/Transfer Private Car: $16
- KTI Techo Airport Pickup or Transfer Private Car: $18
- Private Phnom Penh Airport Transfers to your hotel in town: $20
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh: $20
- Private Taxi transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: $21
- Techo International Airport Transfer by Car or Minivan: $22
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Hotels: $24
- Private Transfer: Phnom Penh's Hotel to Techo Airport(KTI): $27
- Private Transfer: Techo Airport (KTI) to Hotel in Phnom Penh: $27
- Private Transfer : Techo Inter Airport (KTI) ↔ Phnom Penh City: $30
- Techo International Airport Transfer to Hotel or vice versa: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zadar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zadar:
- Modern bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Zadar: $52
- Plitvice Lakes from Round-Trip Transfer: $53
- Private Transfer from Starigrad Paklenica to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $195
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Šibenik: $280
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Biograd Na Moru: $73
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Borik Zadar: $66
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Kožino: $106
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Starigrad Paklenica: $191
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Vodice: $233
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zadar City: $94
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zadar Port: $83
- Private Transfer from Zadar City to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Phnom Penh or Zadar?
Prices for flights to both Zadar 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 $23Zadar $56
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$4.86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phnom Penh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phnom Penh.
- Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up: $9.90
- Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $9.90
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with English Speaking Guide: $10
- Dinner 4-course Mekong River cruise with Kanika Boat: $27
- Nightlife three hours food tours: $27
- Evening City Tour by Tuk Tuk with 1 Dinner: $29
- Cooking Class in Phnom Penh: $31
- Phnom Penh’s Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class in the Countryside: $35
- Street Art & Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $35
- Street Art and Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $35
- Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour - Inclusive 5 stops local Tastings: $35
- Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM): $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zadar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zadar.
- Golden Hour Cruise RIB Tour Island Dinner Stop & Swim: $41
- Zadar City Market Food Tour: $51
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with 3-Course Meal: $88
- Zadar Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $104
- Private Cooking Class: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Phnom Penh $7.68Zadar $22
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 on the Mekong with Kanika Boat: $8.00
- Sunset Cruise on Kanika Boat: $8.60
- Hop On Hop Off Big Bus Angkor Optional Mekong Cruise: $9.00
- Phnom Penh Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer & BBQ Buffet: $9.00
- Sunset Cruise-Unlimited Beers-Sodas-BBQ buffet-Fruit platter: $9.00
- Sunset Cruise: Your Cruise You Choose, 3 wonderful options: $9.16
- Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet: $9.16
- Sunset Cruise with freeflow beers & BBQ buffet: $9.16
- Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter: $9.35
- Phnom Penh Bus with Free Boat Cruise 1 Day Pass: $10
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket Free Mekong Cruise: $12
Tours and Activities in Zadar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zadar are as follows:
- Zadar city tour: Be Local by Šušur: $5.83
- Zadar Old Town Guided Walking Tour by Šušur: $5.85
- TOP Zadar : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Guided Beer Tasting Experience in Bibinje: $17
- Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli: $18
- Old Town Walking Tour: $18
- Zadar highlights - Zadar discovery Short tour: $18
- From Plitvice Lakes Day Tour: $18
- Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli.: $18
- Sunset boat tour with champagne: $19
- Romantic Sunset Cruise with unlimited wine: $19
- Sunset Cruise & unlimited champagne: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPhnom Penh $4.35Zadar $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Zadar
Also in Zadar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Brewtal Craft Brewery Meet the Brewer and Taste Beers: $35
- Guided Speedboat Tour with Food, Oil & Wine Tasting: $41
- Boat Tour to Islands with Food, Oil & Wine Tasting: $41
- NEW Dalmatian Wine Tasting & Tapas Experience: $58
- Guided Pub Crawl with Welcome Shots and VIP Entry: $61
- Craft Gin and exclusive brandies in unique distillery: $76
- City Tour with Brewery Visit and Beer Tasting: $92
- City and Wine Tour in Zadar with Eco Tuk Tuk: $105
- Private Island Hopping & Wine Tasting with Canapés: $350
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Phnom Penh and Zadar, we can see that Zadar 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 Zadar is in Europe, 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 Zadar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zadar 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 Zadar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Phnom Penh or Zadar?
Phnom Penh has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Zadar. When comparing the sizes of Phnom Penh and Zadar, 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.