Which place is cheaper, Oslo 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 Oslo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Oslo? 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 Oslo?
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.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Sihanoukville Prices
Cambodia PricesOslo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $65Oslo $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $65, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $158. 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 Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Oslo $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Oslo $156
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Oslo
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Oslo? 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 Oslo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Oslo $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Private Taxi Transfer From Kampot - Phnom Penh City: $46
- Kampot Kep To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini Van Car: $49
- Sihanoukville To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini-Van-Car: $65
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Private Transfer : Phnom Penh ↔ Sihanouk Ville: $105
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Airport & City Transfers in Trondheim: $141
- Arrival Transfer: Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo by Business Van: $255
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Luxury Van: $176
- Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
- Oslo Airport Transfers City Transfers and Disposal Services: $82
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $141
- Oslo Private Airport/Hotel Transfer Service || English Speaking: $153
- Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $89
- Private Transfer From Oslo To Drammen With a 2 Hour Stop: $153
- Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Bus: $262
- Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $141
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo 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 $32Oslo $55
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 Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslofjord Dinner Cruise on a sailing ship: $80
- Private Chef Forest Dinner: Authentic Norwegian Food Tour in Oslo: $135
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $160
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $164
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $188
- Oslo Food Walking Tour with Fjord Cruise and Open Fire Cooking: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.37Oslo $16
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kampot Pepper Tour, Salt Field, Cave Temple, Secret Lake: $20
- Kampot Countryside Tour - Pepper Farm, Salt Lake, Caves, and more: $25
- La Plantation tour (discovering Kampot Pepper) + Lunch: $27
- Kampot Day Tour "Bokor National Park": $29
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Private Kampot Countryside Tour & Pepper farm, Kep/Crab Market: $55
- Private Bokor Mountain Discovery Tour: $55
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Sihanoukville Small-Group City Tour for Cruise Passengers: $59
- Sihanoukville Shore Excursion for cruise ship: $59
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- Downtown Self-Guided Highlights and History Audio Tour: $5.00
- Free Tour of Oslo in Spanish : Local History and Culture: $5.87
- Oslo Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $9.99
- Oslo City - Self Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $16
- The Fram Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- FLOP museum Admission Ticket in Oslo: $21
- The Best of Tour + Local Secrets Guide: $26
- Oslo Fjord a Mini Cruise by Wooden Sailing Ship: $32
- Best of Oslo Walking Tour in German: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.42Oslo $9.59
Sample the Local Flavors in Oslo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:
- Pub Crawl in Oslo with Local Guide: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Oslo, we can see that Oslo 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 Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Oslo?
Oslo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Oslo, 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.