Which place is cheaper, Brussels or Siem Reap?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Siem Reap or Brussels?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Siem Reap or Brussels, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Siem Reap or Brussels?
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.
Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phnom Penh, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Siem Reap, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium.
-
Siem Reap Prices
Cambodia PricesBrussels Prices
Belgium Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySiem Reap $94Brussels $188
The average daily cost (per person) in Siem Reap is $94, while the average daily cost in Brussels is $188. 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 Siem Reap and Brussels in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSiem Reap $51Brussels $83
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSiem Reap $102Brussels $166
Compare Hotels in Siem Reap and Brussels
Looking for a hotel in Siem Reap or Brussels? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Siem Reap Hotel Prices and Brussels Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Siem Reap $8.79Brussels $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Siem Reap
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Siem Reap:
-
Tuk Tuk Ride$13
-
Bike Rentals$1.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siem Reap
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siem Reap:
- Airport pick up and Transfer (SIA): $35
- Angkor Airport (SAI) Private or Shared Transfers :Siem Reap: $10
- Angkor International Airport (SAI) Private/Shared Transfers: $9.00
- Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium with Private Transfer: $45
- From Siem Reap Airport: Tuk Tuk Transfer to Your Hotel: $38
- From Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Transfers: $99
- From Private Transfer to Mondulkiri: $395
- Kulen Elephant Forest & Tonlesap Lake Include boat /Transfer: $124
- Phnom Penh: Private Taxi Transfer to Siem Reap: $121
- Phnom Penh: To/From Siem Reap Private Transfer: $72
- Private One-Way Arrival/Departure Transfer: $50
- Private Overland Transfer Siem Reap - Bangkok: $125
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Brussels are as follows:
-
Subway Pass$5.13
-
Atomium train ticket (2)$9.12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:
- Airport Transfer: Brussels to Brussels Airport BRU by Luxury Van: $95
- BRU Airport Transfer to Brussels City Center for 3 Pax: $163
- BRU Airport Transfer to Brussels City Center for 7 Pax: $151
- Brussels transfer from or to Brussels Airport (BRU) by Van: $140
- Brussels & Atomium: Private Tour with Transfer and Tasting: $813
- Brussels Airport Shuttle Transfer Maastricht (1 to 8 PLACES): $168
- Brussels Airport Transfer (BRU) to or from Brussels (Sedan): $112
- Brussels Airport(BRU) to Brussels hotels-Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Brussels City Center to BRU Airport Transfer for 3 Pax: $163
- Brussels City Center to BRU Airport Transfer for 3 Pax: $128
- Brussels City Center to BRU Airport Transfer for 7 Pax: $151
- Brussels Shuttle Transfer Ghent (1 to 8 PLACES): $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Siem Reap or Brussels?
Prices for flights to both Brussels and Siem Reap 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
-
Food Meals for one daySiem Reap $28Brussels $75
Typical Food Prices in Siem Reap
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Siem Reap:
-
Breakfast for Two$5.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siem Reap
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siem Reap.
- A Spectacular Show with Optional Dinner: $18
- Apsara Dance Show with Dinner by Tuk-Tuk Roundtrip Transfer: $19
- Apsara Performance with Dinner include Pick up & Drop off: $22
- Apsara Performance Including Buffet Dinner & Hotel Pick up: $22
- Buffet Dinner Apsara Show with hotel transfers: $22
- Apsara Dance Show and Dinner with Hotel Pickup: $22
- Apsara Show Including Dinner & Hotel Pickup: $23
- Dinner and Traditional Show with Hotel Transfer: $24
- Apsara Dance Show with Buffet Dinner & Tuk-Tuk...: $26
- A Night To Remember: Apsara Dance Show with Buffet Dinner: $27
- Dinner Show Apsara Dance, Pickup round trip included: $27
- Apsara Theatre Performance include Dinner & hotel pick up: $29
Typical Food Prices in Brussels
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:
-
Ice Cream & Macaroons$5.25
-
Dessert (Turkish Delights)$5.42
-
Cheese$6.39
-
Olives and Snacks$7.96
-
Waffle$3.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Chocolate and Beer Food Tour of Brussels: $46
- City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Brussels Food Tour: Main Dish, Beer, Waffle & Chocolate: $93
- Experience Authentic Belgian Cuisine: Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Ghent Local: $99
- Walking Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, & Waffles: $111
- Brussels Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $111
- Brussels Food Tour: 10 Tastings of Waffles, Beers, Fries & More: $127
- Food Tour of 10 Tastings - Waffles, Beers & More: $147
- Brussels Private Food Tour: Waffles, Fries, Beer & Local History: $151
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $183
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Siem Reap $30Brussels $26
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:
-
Angkor Tour Guide$8.24
Tours and Activities in Siem Reap
Here are a few actual costs in Siem Reap for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- FREE Market & Local Temple Tour: $1.00
- Satcha: Workshop Tour Guide incl. Free Soft Drink: $5.50
- City Walking Tour: $6.00
- Siem Reap Motorbike Rental - Temple and City Tours own drive: $9.00
- Angkor Wat: Full-Day Guided Sunset Tour: $10
- Siem Reap Lotus Silk Farm Tour with Pick Up downtown: $10
- Small-Group Full Day Angkor wat Guide tour with Sun set: $11
- Angkor Wat 1 Day with Sunrise Combined tour with (Tuk Tuk): $12
- Angkor Wat Sunrise for Group or Private Tours: $12
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Small Tour with Tours Guide: $12
- Angkor Wat Sunrise and Full-Day Sightseeing Tour: $13
- Angkor Wat: Small-Group Sunrise Tour: $13
Tours and Activities in Brussels
Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Brussels - by Legends: $2.33
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Brussels: $3.51
- Free tour of Brussels in Italian ( with booking fee): $3.51
- The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels: $3.51
- Self-Guided Tours In Brussels With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.51
- Leuven Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Guided Tour through the centre of Brussels, Discover the magic of Brussels: $3.52
- Where Comics, Culture & Quirk Collide Walking Tour: $4.65
- Brussels Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.65
- Brussels Old City’s Highlights Walking Tour: $4.69
- Leuven Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.28
- Brussels Origins of the City: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.47
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one daySiem Reap $11Brussels $15
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: $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:
-
Bottle of Wine$11
-
Beer$6.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:
- BBQ night at Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery: $15
- Brussels Pub Crawl - Nightlife & Party Experience: $18
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience: $23
- micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting: $29
- micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting: $29
- Discovery of the La Senne Brewery: $31
- Immersive Brewery Tour for 2 with Beer Flight - Brussels Area: $43
- Beer & Chocolate Tasting in a Micro Brewery-Distillery: $53
- Sip the Unexpected at a Hidden Leuven Brewery: $59
- Spirit tasting workshop at a Brussels distillery: $67
- Gin Cocktail Workshop at a Brussels Brewery & Distillery: $67
- Beer Pong in a Micro Brewery and Distillery: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Siem Reap and Brussels, we can see that Brussels is more expensive. And not only is Siem Reap much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Siem Reap is in Asia and Brussels 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 Siem Reap would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Siem Reap 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 Brussels would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brussels than you might in Siem Reap.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Siem Reap Expensive? and Is Brussels Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Siem Reap or Brussels?
Brussels has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Siem Reap. When comparing the sizes of Siem Reap and Brussels, 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.