Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Sihanoukville?
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 Sihanoukville or Dubrovnik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Dubrovnik? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Sihanoukville or Dubrovnik?
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known by locals as Kompong Som, was named after King Sihanouk. Also Cambodia's youngest city, construction started in 1955 to build Cambodia's first and only deep water port so that ships would no longer have to go through the Mekong Delta in order to trade with Cambodia. Today, many visit Sihanoukville as a hub to visit Cambodia's islands.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $64Dubrovnik $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $64, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $177. 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 Sihanoukville and Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Dubrovnik $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Dubrovnik $146
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Dubrovnik? 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: Sihanoukville Hotel Prices and Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Dubrovnik $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
- Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $66
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $263
- Airport Transfer: Dubrovnik to Airport DBV by Business Car: $56
- Airport Transfer: Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport DBV by MB Van: $63
- Arrival Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Minivan: $67
- Arrival Transfer: Airport DBV to Dubrovnik by Luxury Van: $56
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Cavtat, Mlini & Srebreno to Dubrovnik Old Town Speedboat Transfer: $23
- Departure Private Transfer from Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Minivan: $61
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $40
- Departure Private Transfers: Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport DBV in Luxury Van: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik and Sihanoukville 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 daySihanoukville $32Dubrovnik $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sihanoukville
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sihanoukville.
- Cooking class in Kampot: $20
- Kampot Cooking Class by Eco Lotus Kampot: $33
- Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $89
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour With 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $109
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $113
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $115
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Richet Cooking Class Discover Dubrovnik Culinary Treasures: $137
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $155
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $157
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $160
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $160
- Ston & Peljesac: All-Inclusive 5-Course Dinner with Premium Wine: $166
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.35Dubrovnik $17
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Sihanoukville Day Tours from Cruise Port: $79
- Best of Kep, Kampot from Sihanoukville Cruise Port: $259
- Best of Sihanoukville City Tour from Cruise Port: $75
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Bokor Mountain: Historic & Scenic Tour with Rickshaw/SUV: $55
- Day Trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Passengers: $189
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Exploring Bokor National Park Full-Day Tour from Sihanoukville: $99
- Exploring Kampot: A Memorable Tour from Sihanoukville: $63
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- From Phnom Penh Day Trip for Cruise Ship Guests: $189
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$60
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$51
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.43
- Game of Thrones Filming Locations Audio Tour in Dubrovnik: $5.00
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.16
- Dubrovnik 50 minute Panoramic Cruise: $5.72
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.73
- Dubrovnik Audio guided walking tour 1h and 18 audio reviews: $6.76
- Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Museum of Selfies & Illusions Dubrovnik Ticket: $10
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $10
- Dubrovnik Romantic Sunset Cruise: $11
- TOP Dubrovnik : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $11
- Walls of Liberty: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dubrovnik: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.40Dubrovnik $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $40
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $69
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $91
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $91
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $101
- Konavle Valley Tour, Train Ride and Wine Tasting from Kolocep: $102
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $103
- Peljesac Peninsula Day Trip from Wine Tasting and Ston Village Tour: $132
- Peljesac peninsula private wine tour from Dubrovnik: $137
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Sihanoukville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sihanoukville is in Asia and Dubrovnik 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 Sihanoukville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sihanoukville 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik than you might in Sihanoukville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sihanoukville Expensive? and Is Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Dubrovnik?
Sihanoukville has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Dubrovnik, 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.