Which place is cheaper, Phnom Penh or Tallinn?
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 Tallinn or Phnom Penh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Phnom Penh, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tallinn or Phnom Penh?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city in the country of Cambodia. It is located at the edge of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap rivers and is the nation's center of economics and industry. The metropolitan area has a population of about 2.2 million.
Phnom Penh was once called the "Pearl of Asia." In the 1920s it was one of the most impressive French built cities in the region and was an important tourist destination. During the Vietnam War, refugees fled to the city and by 1975 the city's population was between 2 and 3 million, most of them being refugees. The city fell to the Khmer Rouge in 1975 and they cut off supplies to the population for over a year. Journalists reported torture and mutilation of the trapped civilians and the Khmer Rouge forcibly evacuated the city in what is known as the death march. The Khmer Rouge was driven from the city by the Vietnamese in 1979 and reconstruction began.
Today, tourism continues to grow in the city and those who visit are greeted by a welcoming and friendly population, a rich culture, and truly rewarding travel experience.
Phnom Penh has a tropical wet and dry climate. It is hot year around with very little temperature variation. Lows are usually in the low 70s Fahrenheit and highs are in the mid to high 90s Fahrenheit. The southwest monsoon brings rains between May and October and the northeast monsoon brings the dry season from November to March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Cambodia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Cambodia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €121Phnom Penh €44
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Phnom Penh is €44. 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 Tallinn and Phnom Penh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Phnom Penh €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Phnom Penh €22
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Phnom Penh
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Phnom Penh? 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Phnom Penh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Phnom Penh €6.94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Sedan: $40
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport/Port to Tallinn: $99
- From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
- From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $494
- Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
- Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer: $294
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $33
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $45
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $39
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $46
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $127
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phnom Penh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phnom Penh:
- Transfer with tour-sightseeing Phnom Penh to Battambang: $119
- Transfer Phnom Penh to Battambang, Private Taxi Driver: $125
- Techo Phnom Penh Airport KTI to Kampot Private Transfer: $75
- Techo International Airport Transfer to Phnom Penh Hotel: $30
- Techo International Airport Transfer to Hotel or vice versa: $30
- Taxi Transfer Phnom Penh To Siem Reap, Friendly Taxi Driver: $135
- Taxi Transfer From Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: $90
- Siem Reap: Private Transfer to or from Phnom Penh: $239
- Siem Reap: Private Transfer to Phnom Penh: $115
- Siem Reap: Private Transfer From/to Siem Reap - Phnom Penh: $71
- Siem Reap or Private One-Way Transfer: $158
- Scenic Private Transfer: Phnom Penh to/from Siem Reap Tour: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Phnom Penh?
Prices for flights to both Phnom Penh and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €62Phnom Penh €20
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $90
- Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
- Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
- Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
- From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
- Authentic Baltic Home Dining and Cooking Class in Tallinn: $199
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $223
Typical Food Prices in Phnom Penh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phnom Penh:
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Dinner for Two€8.96
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Breakfast for Two€4.26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phnom Penh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phnom Penh.
- Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $9.90
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with English Speaking Guide: $10
- Nightlife three hours food tours: $27
- Evening City Tour by Tuk Tuk with 1 Dinner: $29
- Cooking Class in Phnom Penh: $31
- Street Art & Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $35
- Phnom Penh’s Hands-On Khmer Cooking Class in the Countryside: $35
- Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM): $36
- Street Art and Food Tour with Pickup and Beer: $39
- Street Art and Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $39
- Authentic Walking Food Tour with Local Guide: $39
- Phnom Penh Night Food Tour by Tuktuk-Local Eats& City Highlights: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Phnom Penh €6.74
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tallinn Old Town Interactive Quiz Experience: $3.42
- Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour with 3D Map: $3.45
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $6.90
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
- Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn: $8.50
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $9.15
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.22
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Towers, Legends and Communism: An Audio Tour of Tallinn: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
Tours and Activities in Phnom Penh
Here are a few actual costs in Phnom Penh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Free eSim) Phnom Penh Historical Full Day Tour: $40
- 10 Stop Phnom Penh Tour by Tuk-Tuk, includes S21 & Killing Fields: $33
- 2 Day Mt. Aural Hiking Adventure Cambodia's Peak Challenge: $249
- 2-Day Mekong Delta Tour: Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh via Chau Doc: $488
- 2hours Private Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer, soft drinks and Tour guide: $66
- 3 Day Cambodia Private Tours: $80
- 3 Days Local Life Experience, Nature view, Waterfall: $199
- 4 Hours Private Phnom Penh National Museum and Royal Palace Tour: $155
- 5-Hour Biking Tour in Mekong Island: $49
- 6-8 Hours Phnom Penh Private Guided Tour: $15
- A Day Hiking Adventure to Chonlos Waterfalls: $189
- A Day Trip Sightseeing of Phnom Penh With Private Tour Guide: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Phnom Penh €3.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl - Trendy Bars with Shots, Games and Deals: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
- Tallinn Old Town Bar Crawl - free shots, discounts & club: $23
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $129
- Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275
Sample the Local Flavors in Phnom Penh
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Phnom Penh:
- Phnom Penh Pub Crawl with Free Mad Monkey Singlet: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Phnom Penh, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Phnom Penh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Phnom Penh is in Asia, 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 Phnom Penh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Phnom Penh 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn than you might in Phnom Penh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Phnom Penh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Phnom Penh, 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.