Fair Price Guide

Reference prices for common tourist expenses in Cambodia. Know what things should cost so you can negotiate with confidence.

Transport (14)

Tuk-tuk: Airport to City Center Phnom Penh

Fixed price from airport counter. PassApp/Grab may be cheaper.

$9–12
Tuk-tuk: Airport (SAI) to Town Siem Reap

New airport is 45km from town center.

$10–15
Tuk-tuk: Within city Phnom Penh

Via PassApp. Negotiated street prices may be higher.

$1–4
Tuk-tuk: Full day (temples) Siem Reap

Driver waits at each temple. Tip appreciated.

$15–20
Car with driver: Full day (temples) Siem Reap

Air-conditioned, comfortable for groups.

$30–40
Bus: PP to Siem Reap (Giant Ibis)

6-7 hours. WiFi, USB, snack included.

$15–18
Bus: PP to Sihanoukville

5 hours via Giant Ibis or Mekong Express.

$14–16
Motorbike rental (per day)

Passport or deposit required. Check brakes first.

$5–10
Bicycle rental (per day)

Available at most guesthouses.

$2–3
Domestic flight: PP to Siem Reap

45 minutes. Book in advance for best rates.

$50–80
Ferry: Sihanoukville → Koh Rong (one-way) Sihanoukville

Buva Sea, Speed Ferry, GTVC, Koh Rong Star. 30-45 min. Return ticket $25-30.

$14–25
Ferry: Sihanoukville → Koh Rong Sanloem (one-way) Sihanoukville

Same operators as Koh Rong route. Return ticket around $28.

$14–25
Ferry: Koh Rong ↔ Koh Rong Sanloem Sihanoukville

20-minute inter-island hop.

$10–15
Tuk-tuk: Sihanoukville town → ferry pier Sihanoukville

PassApp preferred. From airport: $15-25.

$2–4

Food & Drink (13)

Street food meal

Noodle soup, fried rice, or BBQ skewers.

$1–3
Local restaurant meal

Rice + meat dish at a local eatery.

$3–6
Mid-range restaurant meal

Western or upscale Khmer restaurant.

$5–15
Draft beer (Angkor/Cambodia)

Happy hour drafts from $0.50.

$0–1
Bottled water (1.5L)

Buy at convenience stores for best price.

$0–0
Fresh fruit shake

Mango, passion fruit, coconut.

$1–2
Coffee (iced, local style)

Sweet condensed milk style. Delicious.

$0–1
Coffee (cafe latte, Western style) Phnom Penh

At specialty cafes in BKK1.

$2–4
Amok (national dish)

Fish curry in banana leaf. Must try.

$3–6
Bai Sach Chrouk (breakfast)

Grilled pork on rice. Classic morning meal.

$1–2
Island restaurant meal Sihanoukville

Add ~15% vs mainland — everything arrives by boat.

$4–8
Beer on island (bottle/draft) Sihanoukville

Local draft ~$1; imported ~$3. Happy hour common.

$1–3
Bottled water (1.5L) on island Sihanoukville

2-4× mainland prices. Stock up before the ferry.

$1–2

Accommodation (8)

Hostel dorm bed

Fan or A/C. Price depends on location.

$5–10
Budget guesthouse (double)

Basic room with A/C and WiFi.

$10–20
Mid-range hotel (double)

Pool, breakfast, good location.

$25–50
Boutique hotel Siem Reap

Siem Reap has excellent boutique options.

$40–80
Luxury resort Siem Reap

Near Angkor. Pool villas, spa.

$80–300
Island dorm bed Sihanoukville

Koh Rong (Mad Monkey, Onederz) and Koh Rong Sanloem hostels.

$8–15
Island budget bungalow Sihanoukville

M'Pai Bay, Sok San fishing village, Koh Touch. Basic fan, shared bath.

$15–30
Island mid-range bungalow Sihanoukville

Saracen Bay resorts, Long Set beachfront. A/C, en-suite.

$35–90

Activities (13)

Angkor Wat: 1-day pass Siem Reap

3-day: $62, 7-day: $72.

$37
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda Phnom Penh

Dress code enforced (cover knees and shoulders).

$10
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Phnom Penh

Audio guide included.

$5
Choeung Ek Killing Fields Phnom Penh

Audio guide included. 15km from city.

$6
National Museum Phnom Penh

World's largest Khmer art collection.

$10
Big Bus Angkor: Hop-On Hop-Off (24h) Phnom Penh

Foreigner pricing: 24h pass $9, sunset/night $9, happy night $11, hotel pickup $15. Departs AEON Mall Gate 8B.

$9–15
Phare Circus show Siem Reap

Must-see! Book in advance.

$18–38
Cooking class (half day)

Includes market visit and 3-4 dishes.

$15–25
Floating village tour Siem Reap

Tonle Sap. Half-day trip.

$20–30
Licensed temple guide (per day) Siem Reap

Highly recommended for first-time visitors.

$35–50
Countryside bicycle tour Siem Reap

Half-day. Rice paddies and villages.

$25–35
Bioluminescent plankton boat tour Sihanoukville

Saracen Bay ~$5 shared; private ~$40+. Best on moonless nights.

$5–15
Scuba fun dive (2-tank) Sihanoukville

Koh Rong Dive Center, The Dive Shop. PADI Open Water course $300-320.

$70–85

Services (6)

SIM card (Smart Traveller 30GB)

At airport. Passport required.

$5
Laundry (per kg)

Same-day service at most guesthouses.

$1–2
1-hour massage (traditional)

Higher end at spa hotels.

$6–12
Visa extension (tourist, 30 days) Phnom Penh

Via travel agent. DIY is cheaper but slower.

$45–55
ATM withdrawal fee

BRED Bank cheapest ($4). Avoid ABA for foreign cards.

$4–8
Doctor visit (international hospital) Phnom Penh

English-speaking. Walk-in available.

$50–80