Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Florence? 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Sihanoukville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $64Florence $208
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $64, while the average daily cost in Florence is $208. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Florence $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Florence $202
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Florence $25
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 Taxi Transfer Sihanoukville - Battambang Car - Mini-Van: $107
- Private Transfer : Phnom Penh ↔ Sihanouk Ville: $105
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Sihanoukville To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini-Van-Car: $65
- Private Taxi Transfer From Kampot - Phnom Penh City: $46
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.27
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$35
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.79
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Bus From Airport$5.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3 Cellars in Chianti with Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch&Transfer: $207
- Airport Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Business Car: $183
- Airport Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $183
- Airport Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Luxury Van: $209
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Business Car: $183
- Bologna Airport Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence: $238
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $183
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Luxury Van: $209
- Direct transfer from Florence to Livorno with private driver: $214
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Chianciano - Arrival Private Transfer: $284
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - Arrival Transfer: $163
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $32Florence $72
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
- Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.53
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Italian Cooking Class Fresh Pasta and Traditional Tiramisu: $23
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $28
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $45
- Florence Cooking Class: Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market or Pasta Class: $47
- Pasta Cooking Class with Tiramisu & Gift Apron: $49
- Bites of Florence Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $50
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $53
- Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.35Florence $35
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
- 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
- Full Day City Tour with A Boat Trip to 2 Islands: $110
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.63
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Firenze Card (for Two)$116
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.95
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.11
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: $3.30
- Florence's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.55
- Florence Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.55
- The Best Tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $3.55
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.56
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.56
- Florence Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour: $4.14
- Explore Florence : Digital Audio Guide Tour: $4.75
- Florence Outer Ring Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.22
- Florence Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.22
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Florence Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $6.04
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.40Florence $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.86
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Bottle of Wine$8.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $18
- Florence Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $24
- Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines: $24
- Super Tuscan Wine Tour by Carus Vini: $30
- Florence Nightlife Pub Crawl 3 Bars and 1 Club with Games: $30
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Cellar Wine Tour: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $40
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Florence, 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.