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Sihanoukville Prices & Cost of Living 2026
Cambodia ยท Resort ยท mid-size โ Sihanoukville is about 81% cheaper than New York. Not just exchange rates: what a fair price is, where it turns into a rip-off, and what that means in your money.
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Sihanoukville travel difficulty
Tuk-tuk 'association' fares are inflated โ book PassApp or Grab
Signs mostly Chinese/Khmer; English mainly at hotels
Airport 17 km by taxi/app; app tuk-tuks in town; ferries to islands
Cash dollars; plenty of ATMs downtown; cards at hotels
Theft on beaches and nightlife strips; beware too-good job offers
Good to knowLeave valuables at the hotel for the beach; ride app cars after dark
Handy apps: PassApp ยท Grab
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In your money
Sihanoukville is about 81% cheaper than New York
Based on 8 things travelers buy most, compared with New York. Each pair of bars is the same purchase in both cities, converted to your currency. Set your own city and currency in โMy basisโ above.
Sihanoukville in numbers
- ๐28 local meals
- โ40 coffees
- ๐บ66 beers
- ๐33 5-km taxi rides
- ๐12 h of massage
- ๐จ2.4 hotel nights
- Local meal2 h 25 min ยท New York 52 min
- Coffee1 h 44 min ยท New York 15 min
- Beer1 h 2 min ยท New York 23 min
- Taxi2 h 5 min ยท New York 59 min
- Massage#22 cheapest
- Cocktail & wine#30 cheapest
- Beer#38 cheapest
- Transit#191 priciest
- Bottled water#174 cheapest
Sihanoukville price guide & rip-off thresholds
Sihanoukville travel budget
Per person per day, estimated. Flights and shopping not included.
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How to spend money in Sihanoukville
US dollars are used everywhere; change under $1 comes back in riel.
Not required. $1โ2 for tuk-tuk drivers, guides and massages is common.
Local places charge the menu price; hotels and upscale restaurants may add tax and service.
PassApp and Grab fix tuk-tuk fares upfront. On the street, agree the price before you get in.
Haggling is normal at markets (Russian Market, Old Market) and with tuk-tuks.
Don't drink tap water.
Drivers raising the fare on arrival; for Angkor day tours, lock in route and price before setting off.
Live prices reported in Sihanoukville
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FAQ
Is Sihanoukville cheaper than New York?
Across 8 things travelers buy most (meals, coffee, beer, taxis, hotelsโฆ), Sihanoukville is about 81% cheaper than New York. A local meal is about $3.5 and a coffee about $2.5.
How hard is Sihanoukville to travel?
Averaging rip-offs, language, getting around, payments and safety, Sihanoukville scores 3.2/5 โ 'hard'. The main thing to watch is language (4/5): Signs mostly Chinese/Khmer; English mainly at hotels. Tip: Leave valuables at the hotel for the beach; ride app cars after dark
Is Sihanoukville good for first-time travelers?
It is doable, but go prepared (3.2/5). Language: Signs mostly Chinese/Khmer; English mainly at hotels. Tip: Leave valuables at the hotel for the beach; ride app cars after dark
What is a realistic daily budget for Sihanoukville?
Mid-range (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides) is about $75.1 a day. Guesthouses and street food bring it to about $28.6; 4-star and restaurants push it to about $153.
How much does it cost to live in Sihanoukville for a month?
A short-term studio (about $803) plus food, transport and a SIM (about $530) comes to roughly $1,333 a month. A local long-term lease (studio about $300) brings it down a lot.
How much should a taxi cost in Sihanoukville?
For 5 km in town, expect $2.4 โ $4.8; anything above $5.76 is suspicious. PassApp and Grab fix tuk-tuk fares upfront. On the street, agree the price before you get in.
Do you tip in Sihanoukville?
Not required. $1โ2 for tuk-tuk drivers, guides and massages is common. Local places charge the menu price; hotels and upscale restaurants may add tax and service.
Can you use cards in Sihanoukville?
US dollars are used everywhere; change under $1 comes back in riel.
Where do these numbers come from?
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in the median of what people actually paid.
Fair range & rip-off line โ each item gets its own spread (tight for transit, wide for street food). Above 1.2ร the top of the fair range is flagged as a likely rip-off.
Budgets add up item prices for the lifestyle described above. Peak season and prime tourist spots run higher.
Exchange rate as of October 2026: 1 USD = $1. Last updated 2026-10-05.