Which place is cheaper, Split 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 Split?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Split? 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 Split?
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.
Split
Split is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Sihanoukville Prices
Cambodia PricesSplit Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $65Split $224
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $65, while the average daily cost in Split is $224. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Split $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Split $192
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Split
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Split? 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 Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Split $27
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $46
- Airport Private Transfer to Split: $46
- Airport Transfer from Split: $45
- Airport Transfer to Split: $45
- Airport transfers - round trip: $158
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Split Airport to Split City: $62
- Cetina River Rafting Tour with Transfer from Split: $76
- Cruise Port of Split to Split Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Direct Transfer In Private Car From Split To Dubrovnik: $258
- From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer: $93
- From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer: $94
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Dubrovnik: $491
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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 $32Split $106
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 Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Omiš: Sunset Boat Trip to Pučišća Brač island with Dinner: $59
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks: $67
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $104
- Split Food Tour Local Dishes and City Stories: $116
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $124
- Split Old Town Authentic Food Tour with 9 Dishes & Local Wines: $128
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $141
- Private VIP Split Food Tour with Seafood, Wine and Local Bites: $182
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $205
- Split Cooking Class: $206
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.37Split $13
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 Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $4.99
- Split self guided walking tour through history: $5.88
- Split Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 17 audio reviews: $6.94
- Split Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $9.99
- Discover Split Guided Walking Tour: $12
- TOP Split : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Split Walking Tour Adria Aura Guide: $12
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Entry Ticket to Selfie Experience Museum: $13
- Klis Fortress Sunset Tour & Game of Thrones Views: $13
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Klis Fortress & Olive Museum Tour with GOT Sites: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.42Split $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Split Pub Crawl: Nightlife, Shots & Club Entry: $14
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- Ziggy Star's Nightlife Pub Crawl Experience in Split: $47
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $55
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $55
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $55
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Split, we can see that Split 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 Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Split?
Split has a larger population, and is about 13% larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Split, 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.