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How much does Cambodia cost?

Three budget tiers, broken down by category, so you can plan before you land.

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Last verified: August 2026, prices shift with season and exchange rates, treat as planning anchors

Three Budget Tiers

TierPer DayWhat It Gets You
Backpacker$25–40Dorm beds or basic guesthouses, street food and local restaurants, tuk-tuks/buses, free or low-cost sights
Mid-Range$50–100Private rooms in 3-star hotels, a mix of local and Western restaurants, private drivers for day trips, paid attractions
Comfortable$100–200+4-5 star hotels, restaurant dining, private tours and transport, spa/wellness add-ons

Where the Money Goes

Accommodation

  • Dorm bed: $5–10/night
  • Budget private room: $10–20/night
  • Mid-range hotel: $30–60/night
  • High-end hotel/resort: $80–200+/night

Food

  • Street food meal: $1.50–3
  • Local restaurant: $3–6
  • Western/tourist restaurant: $6–15
  • Coffee or fruit shake: $1–3

Transport

  • Short tuk-tuk ride: $1–3
  • Full-day tuk-tuk hire: $15–20
  • Intercity bus: $5–15
  • Domestic flight: $40–120

Attractions

  • Angkor Archaeological Park (1-day): $37
  • Museums: $3–10
  • Boat tours: $15–35
  • Island ferries: $15–25 round trip

Money-Saving Tips

  • Eat where locals eat, street food and local restaurants are a fraction of tourist-restaurant prices and often better.
  • Buy a multi-day Angkor pass (3-day or 7-day) if you're spending more than a day at the temples, the per-day cost drops sharply.
  • Share tuk-tuks and private drivers with other travelers when possible, day rates don't scale much with passenger count.
  • Bring small USD bills, see the Logistics guide for why.

These are rough planning ranges based on typical traveler spending, not quotes from any specific business. Actual costs vary by season, negotiation, and where you go. Roam Cambodia is not affiliated with any hotel, restaurant, or tour operator.

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