How Much Are Meals, Drinks, and Other Daily Expenses in Cambodia?
Cambodia offers excellent value for travelers, with prices significantly lower than Western countries. Upscale dining and experiences are available at a fraction of comparable costs elsewhere.
Fine dining at top restaurants in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh typically costs $30-60 per person including drinks. Mid-range restaurant meals run $10-20, while casual local restaurants serving excellent Khmer cuisine charge $5-10.
Drinks at hotel bars and upscale establishments cost $5-10 for cocktails and $3-5 for beer or wine. Local Angkor beer is about $1-2 at casual venues. Bottled water is under $1 everywhere.
Spa treatments at luxury hotels run $50-100 for massages, considerably less than equivalent services in Western countries. A traditional Khmer massage at a quality local spa costs $15-25 for an hour. Souvenirs and handicrafts vary widely—beautiful silk scarves start around $20, while quality artwork and antiques can run into hundreds of dollars.
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