Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Vienna? 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Sihanoukville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $64Vienna $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $64, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $199. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Vienna $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Vienna $210
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Vienna $21
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 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 Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $86
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $118
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $107
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $105
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $70
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $89
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $107
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $146
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $131
- Departure Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $32Vienna $64
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Viennese Schnitzel Cooking Class And Tasting: $67
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $102
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $113
- Strauss Dinner Show: $113
- Burlesque Ohlala Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $122
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $135
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $137
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $147
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.35Vienna $43
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
- Bokor Mountain: Historic & Scenic Tour with Rickshaw/SUV: $55
- 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
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $3.42
- Self-guided podcast tour Vienna The Utopia of Red Brick: $5.47
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.71
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.85
- Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.86
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $7.99
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Vienna Inner City: $8.00
- Vienna Walking Tour Christmas Markets with Audio and Quiz: $8.00
- Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.13
- Virtual tour: on the trail of Hundertwasser: $10
- Vienna self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.40Vienna $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Viennese wine tasting in a private historic wine cellar: $54
- Home-hosted Wine Tasting in Vienna: $64
- Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $99
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $134
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $149
- In Vienna Veritas - An Exclusive historical Wine tasting tour: $159
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $171
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $216
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $239
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Vienna, 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.