A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bangalore vs. Sihanoukville for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bangalore or Sihanoukville?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bangalore and Sihanoukville can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bangalore or Sihanoukville?

Bangalore

Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Sihanoukville or Bangalore?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Bangalore Prices
    India Prices
    Sihanoukville Prices
    Cambodia Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Bangalore $51
    Sihanoukville $65

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $51, while the average daily cost in Sihanoukville is $65. 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 Bangalore and Sihanoukville in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangalore $19
    Sihanoukville $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangalore $38
    Sihanoukville $46
Compare Hotels in Bangalore and Sihanoukville

Looking for a hotel in Bangalore 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.

Hotels in Bangalore


Hotels in Sihanoukville


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangalore $9.20
    Sihanoukville $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:

  • Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
  • Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
  • Sihanoukville To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini-Van-Car: $65
  • Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
  • Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
  • Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
  • Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
  • Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by Alphard 2010: $180
  • Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
  • Private Taxi Transfer Sihanoukville - Battambang Car - Mini-Van: $107
  • Private Taxi Transfer From Kampot - Phnom Penh City: $46
  • Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $57

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Sihanoukville?

Prices for flights to both Sihanoukville and Bangalore 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bangalore $21
    Sihanoukville $32

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
  • Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangalore $10
    Sihanoukville $5.37

Tours and Activities in Bangalore

For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour: $24
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Private Tour with free Airport pickup: $57

Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville

Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Small Group Sihanoukville City Tour: $59
  • Best Sihanoukville Day Tours from Cruise Port : $79
  • Best of Kep, Kampot from Sihanoukville Cruise Port: $259
  • Best of Sihanoukville City Tour from Cruise Port: $75
  • Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
  • Day trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Ship: $180
  • Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
  • Exploring Bokor National Park Full-Day Tour from Sihanoukville: $99
  • Exploring Kampot: A Memorable Tour from Sihanoukville: $63
  • Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
  • Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
  • From Phnom Penh Day Trip for Cruise Ship Guests: $189

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangalore $8.61
    Sihanoukville $4.42


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Sihanoukville, we can see that Sihanoukville is more expensive. And not only is Bangalore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bangalore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangalore 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 Sihanoukville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sihanoukville than you might in Bangalore.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangalore Expensive? and Is Sihanoukville Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bangalore or Sihanoukville?

Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore 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.