Which place is cheaper, Zadar 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 Zadar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Zadar? 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 Zadar?
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.
Zadar
You'll find Zadar in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is the center of Zadar County. It is both the historic center for the region and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar. There are a handful of sights around town, most of which can be explored on foot.
The climate for the city is a mix between humid subtropical and a Mediterranean climate. The winters are usually mild and wet, and the summers are humid and warm. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Average yearly rainfall usually exceeds 917 mm. Fall months often remain warm and temperatures are often around 30 degrees Celsius as well. In general, the temperatures rarely drop below freezing, even during the coldest month of January. The rainiest months are October and November, although winter is considered the wet season. July is usually the driest month. Water temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius in July and August and it may be possible to swim any time between May and October.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Croatia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Croatia.
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Sihanoukville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $64Zadar $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $64, while the average daily cost in Zadar is $125. 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 Zadar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Zadar $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Zadar $116
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Zadar
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville or Zadar? 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 Zadar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Zadar $11
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 Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zadar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zadar:
- Modern bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Zadar: $52
- Plitvice Lakes from Round-Trip Transfer: $53
- Privat transfer to Novalja: $151
- Private Transfer from Borik Zadar to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $64
- Private Transfer from Starigrad Paklenica to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $166
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Biograd Na Moru: $71
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Kožino: $57
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Murter: $274
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Novalja: $287
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Pag Island: $229
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zadar City: $91
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zadar Port: $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Zadar?
Prices for flights to both Zadar 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 $32Zadar $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 Zadar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zadar.
- Golden Hour Cruise RIB Tour Island Dinner Stop & Swim: $41
- Zadar City Market Food Tour: $51
- Zadar City Market Food Tour 2026 – A Taste of Local Life: $63
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with 3-Course Meal: $88
- Private Cooking Class: $140
- Preko Cooking Class and Shellfishing Experience with a Local: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.35Zadar $22
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
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Kampot Day Tour "Bokor National Park": $29
- Kampot Waterfall Adventure with Nature Hiking Jungle and Swimming: $30
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Bokor Mountain: Historic & Scenic Tour with Rickshaw/SUV: $55
- Private Kampot Countryside Tour & Pepper farm, Kep/Crab Market: $55
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Sihanoukville Shore Excursion for cruise ship: $59
Tours and Activities in Zadar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zadar are as follows:
- Zadar city tour: Be Local by Šušur: $5.83
- TOP Zadar : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $11
- Paklenica National Park Admission Ticket: $12
- A Self-Guided Tour of Zadar's Medieval Heart: $12
- Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora cheese and deli: $17
- Zadar Old Town Guided Walking Tour by Šušur: $17
- Zadar Old Town Walking Tour: $17
- Zadar Walking Tour: $17
- Zadar highlights - Zadar discovery Short tour: $18
- Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli: $18
- Old Town Walking Tour: $18
- From Plitvice Lakes Day Tour: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.40Zadar $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Zadar
Also in Zadar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Speedboat Tour with Organic Food, Oil & Wine Tasting: $40
- Guided Speedboat Tour with Food, Oil & Wine Tasting: $41
- Brewtal Craft Brewery Meet the Brewer and Taste Beers: $46
- Guided Pub Crawl with Welcome Shots and VIP Entry: $61
- Craft Gin and exclusive brandies in unique distillery: $74
- City Tour with Educational Beer Tour in Brlog Brewery: $90
- City Tour with Brewery Visit and Beer Tasting: $92
- City and Wine Tour in Zadar with Eco Tuk Tuk: $103
- Private Island Hopping & Wine Tasting with Canapés: $350
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Zadar, we can see that Zadar 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 Zadar 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 Zadar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zadar 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 Zadar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Zadar?
Sihanoukville has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Zadar. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville and Zadar, 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.