Which place is cheaper, Sapporo 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 Sapporo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Sapporo? 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 Sapporo?
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.
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
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
Cambodia PricesSapporo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $65Sapporo $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $65, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $123. 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 Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Sapporo $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Sapporo $122
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Sapporo? 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: Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Sapporo $15
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 Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport: Private One-Way Transfer: $159
- CTS New Chitose Airport To/From Sappro Private Transfer: $249
- New Chitose Airport(CTS): Private Transfer to/from Niseko/Sapporo: $90
- Private Airport Transfer: Sapporo City→ New Chitose Airport (CTS): $150
- Private Transfer from Muroran Cruise Port to Sapporo Airport(CTS): $271
- Private Transfer- Sapporo New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Otaru Port: $165
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $132
- Sapporo to Chitose Airport Private Transfer | Licensed Driver: $274
- New Chitose Airport (CTS) Private Transfer: $284
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $93
- [Airport Transfer] Smoothly move between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport with a private car! one way: $211
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo 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 $32Sapporo $50
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 Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Sapporo with Local Host Kanae: $72
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Kanae, a Sapporo Local: $82
- Izakaya & Street Food Tour (10+ Dishes, Drinks Included): $102
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.39Sapporo $16
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 Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.33
- Sapporo TV Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- Historical Village of Hokkaido Entry Ticket: $6.76
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Chopsticks Making Experience in Sapporo: $41
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour: $43
- Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets: $43
- Tour of the Historic Red Brick Government Office: $50
- [Late Departure] Biei Best 5 Must-Visit Day Tour from Sapporo: $56
- Popular in SapporoExperience authentic hand-made soba at a real soba shop!: $56
- Beer Museum Tour with Tasting of Local Brews: $57
- Luxury Private Otaru Day Tour from Sapporo with Local Guide: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.43Sapporo $7.67
Sample the Local Flavors in Sapporo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sapporo:
- 1-Day Tour The port city of Otaru & Local Brewery: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo 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 Sapporo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sapporo 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 Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Sapporo?
Sapporo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Sapporo, 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.