Which place is cheaper, Osaka 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 Osaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Osaka? 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 Osaka?
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.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Sihanoukville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $65Osaka $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $65, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $104. 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 Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Osaka? 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 Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Osaka $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
- Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
- Sihanoukville To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini-Van-Car: $65
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Private Transfer : Phnom Penh ↔ Sihanouk Ville: $105
- Private Taxi Transfer From Kampot - Phnom Penh City: $46
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- City-to-City Transfer, from Central Osaka to Each City in Kansai: $116
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $205
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $254
- Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer from/to Osaka or Kyoto: $42
- Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer to/from Osaka or Kyoto city: $126
- Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto city Arrival Private Transfer: $136
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private Transfer To/From Kyoto City Hotels: $230
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private Transfer To/From Osaka City Hotels: $139
- Kansai Airport Osaka City Private Taxi Transfers: $265
- Kansai Airport(KIX): Private Transfer to/from Osaka city: $126
- Kansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka or Kyoto Private Transfer: $126
- Kansai Area City to City Transfer: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka 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 $32Osaka $42
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Japanese Home cooking in Osaka: $32
- Osaka Food Tour: Customize Your Taste like an Osakan in Namba: $37
- Japanese Breakfast Cooking in Osaka: $39
- Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon: $39
- Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $42
- Private Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba: $49
- Osaka Cooking for Japanese Pescatarian dishes: $49
- Family Friendly Osaka Tempura Cooking Class: $51
- Osaka 2 Hour Local Street Food Tour in Dotonbori and Namba: $52
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $58
- Osaka Handmade Udon, Tempura, Wagashi & Matcha Cooking Class: $62
- Japanese Ramen and Gyoza Course Cooking Class at Niji Kai Bar: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.37Osaka $20
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 Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$29
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Dotonbori: CHEVAL Nightclub Ticket & Drinks (Foreign Only): $5.18
- Osaka Umeda: OWL Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.47
- Osaka Katsuo-ji Temple Natural Attraction Ticket: $8.50
- Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Glico Sign & Neon Lights View: $13
- Osaka Oracle GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $13
- Osaka Tsutenkaku Tower Ticket: $14
- Osaka Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory ETicket: $14
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Admission Ticket: $15
- Umeda Sky Building and Kuchu Teien Observatory Ticket: $16
- Osaka Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory Ticket: $16
- From Osaka 10 Hours Tour with Private Vehicle in Kobe: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.42Osaka $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Osaka Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $42
- 3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba: $46
- Osaka Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Vineyard Walk: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Osaka, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Sihanoukville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Osaka?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Osaka, 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.
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