Which place is cheaper, Perth 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 Perth?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Perth? 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Sihanoukville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $64Perth $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $64, while the average daily cost in Perth is $173. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Perth $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Perth $166
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Perth? 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 Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Perth $27
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Luxury Van: $106
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $83
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $176
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $74
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $74
- Rottnest Island Transfer Flights - by Plane: $256
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $32Perth $68
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Perth Wildlife Tour Under the Stars with Dinner: $113
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $117
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $146
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.35Perth $15
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
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- Perth Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $3.55
- Fantasy Hunt in Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $5.92
- Perth Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $6.58
- Perth Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- Fremantle Spooky Stories Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- The Swan River Colony: A Self-Guided Tour of Fremantle: $9.99
- Perth Pirate Adventure: Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Explore Wonderful Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- CBD Boom and Bust walking tour: $17
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $17
- Murder-and-Macabre: True Crime Self-Guided Walking Tour of Perth: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.40Perth $8.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Swan Valley Gin Distillery Tasting: $15
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $80
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $80
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Bickley Valley Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Ciders: $116
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth is in Pacific, 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Perth?
Perth has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Perth, 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.