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Cambodia Budget Guide
How much does Cambodia cost? Everything you need to plan your budget.
Quick Answer
Cambodia is one of Southeast Asia's most affordable destinations. Budget travelers can live well on $25–45/day. Mid-range comfort costs $60–130/day. Luxury (Amansara, Song Saa) runs $200–500+/day. The currency is US Dollars — accepted everywhere.
Budget by Travel Style
Sleep
Guesthouses, hostels ($8–18/night)
Eat
Markets, local restaurants, street food ($1–5/meal)
Move
Buses, shared tuk-tuks, bicycle
See
Most temples included in Angkor Pass; skip private guides
Top tips
- →Cook or eat where locals eat — markets are cheap and delicious
- →Take night buses to save on a night's accommodation
- →Buy Angkor Pass at the booth — no markup needed
Sleep
Boutique guesthouses, 3-star hotels ($30–70/night)
Eat
Good restaurants, one splurge meal ($8–20/meal)
Move
Private taxis between cities, tuk-tuks locally
See
Private half-day temple guide, boat tours, cooking class
Top tips
- →Book hotels with a pool — worth it in the heat
- →Hire a private guide for Angkor Thom at minimum ($25–40/half day)
- →Use Grab in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap for fair-priced rides
Sleep
Amansara, Raffles, Shinta Mani, Song Saa ($200–600/night)
Eat
Malis, Sugar Palm, Cuisine Wat Damnak, hotel restaurants
Move
Private car and driver throughout, domestic flights
See
Private Angkor access at dawn, helicopter tours, river cruises
Top tips
- →Amansara in Siem Reap offers private Angkor access — worth the splurge
- →Song Saa Private Island for Koh Rong is world-class
- →Hire a dedicated guide for your full stay ($80–120/day)
Price List — What Things Cost
| Angkor 1-day pass | $37 USD |
| Angkor 3-day pass | $62 USD |
| Angkor 7-day pass | $72 USD |
| Cambodia e-visa | $36 USD |
| Tuk-tuk (all day, temples) | $15–25 |
| Private car + driver (full day) | $50–80 |
| Bus (Phnom Penh → Siem Reap) | $8–12 |
| Domestic flight (PP → SR) | $50–80 |
| Beer at local restaurant | $0.75–1.50 |
| Meal at local market | $1–3 |
| Khmer amok at mid-range restaurant | $6–10 |
| Coffee (local iced coffee) | $0.50–1 |
| SIM card (7-day unlimited data) | $5–8 |
| Cooking class (half day) | $20–35 |
| Massage (1 hour, local spa) | $8–15 |
Money Tips for Cambodia
Bring USD
ATMs dispense USD. Bring crisp, recent bills — torn or old notes may be refused.
Use Grab in cities
Grab (ride-hailing) gives metered fares and removes negotiation stress.
Withdraw strategically
$3–5 ATM fee per transaction. Withdraw larger amounts to minimise fees.
Negotiate at markets
At local markets, offer 50–60% of the asking price and negotiate from there.
Eat local
Market stalls and local restaurants serve food that is cheaper AND better than tourist restaurants.
Get a local SIM
Smart, Cellcard, or Metfone SIM with 7-day unlimited data for $5–8 at the airport.