Which place is cheaper, Sihanoukville or Vilnius?
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 Vilnius or Sihanoukville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Sihanoukville. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Sihanoukville?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia.
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Vilnius Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €117Sihanoukville €57
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €117, while the average daily cost in Sihanoukville is €57. 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 Vilnius and Sihanoukville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €41Sihanoukville €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €82Sihanoukville €40
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Sihanoukville
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius or Sihanoukville? 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Sihanoukville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €7.26Sihanoukville €12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vilnius:
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Train to Airport€0.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $448
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $749
- Hot air balloon flight Vilnius Trakai with Transfer and Shampagne: $206
- Kaunas Airport Private Transfer from Kaunas to Vilnius: $170
- Premium Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai (transfer included): $212
- Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $40
- Vilnius Airport Private Transfer: $40
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $69
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $288
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $230
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
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 : Phnom Penh ↔ Sihanouk Ville: $105
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Sihanoukville?
Prices for flights to both Sihanoukville and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €63Sihanoukville €28
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $113
- Traditional Lithuanian Cooking Class with Locals: $114
- Folk Show and Lithuanian Traditional Dinner: $980
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.57Sihanoukville €4.73
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.29
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- History Loop with Audio and Quiz at Vilnius Self-Guided Tour: $8.01
- Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius: $8.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $10
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $10
- Live guide tour via WhatsApp - Vilnius Ghetto: $11
- Vilnius Walking Tour Pagans and Pioneers: $11
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- The Old Town of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Presidential Palace Guided Tour in Vilnius: $13
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
- Kampot Waterfall Adventure with Nature Hiking Jungle and Swimming: $27
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Kampot Day Tour "Bokor National Park": $29
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Private Kampot Countryside Tour & Pepper farm, Kep/Crab Market: $55
- Bokor Mountain: Historic & Scenic Tour with Rickshaw/SUV: $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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.08Sihanoukville €3.89
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $61
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $91
- Wine Tasting Experience with Sommelier: $444
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Sihanoukville, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Sihanoukville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius is in Europe and Sihanoukville 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 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Sihanoukville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Sihanoukville?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius and Sihanoukville, 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.