Traveling solo is really more expensive than traveling with a group. Unless you find other travelers to share the cost, you’ll be paying big money for the guide and transportation. When I was doing a rough draft of my travel budget, I knew Cambodia would be the most expensive destination, that’s why I made it my first country to visit.
I managed to keep my expenses lower than my estimate, but it’s still quite high, in my opinion. But in the end it’s a pretty good investment, as the Angkor Wat is really worth the visit.
All the costs listed in here are those that I inccured within Cambodian borders, including the plane fare.
| Cambodia 2009 | |||
| June 2 – 5, 2009 | |||
| Exchange Rate: | US$1 = Php 48 | ||
| In US$ | In PhP | ||
| Air transfer | |||
| Singapore – Siem Reap | $ 61.97 | PHP 2,974.56 | |
| Jetstar Airways | |||
| Accommodation | |||
| Madalay Inn | $ 21.00 | PHP 1,008.00 | |
| Single fan room – US$7/night | |||
| Transportation | |||
| Tuktuk – US$13 per day | $ 19.00 | PHP 912.00 | 1 |
| Taxi to border | $ 30.00 | PHP 1,440.00 | |
| Food | |||
| Meals and snacks | $ 30.45 | PHP 1,461.60 | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | |||
| Angkor admission fee | $ 20.00 | PHP 960.00 | 3 |
| Angkor tour guide | $ 25.00 | PHP 1,200.00 | 4 |
| Souvenirs | $ 8.75 | PHP 420.00 | 5 |
| Tip | $ 6.00 | PHP 288.00 | |
| Total | $ 222.17 | PHP 10,664.16 | |
| 1 The rate is $13 per day, but since I only used the tuktuk for half a day during my first day, I only got charged $6 for that. | |||
| 2 Food in Siem Reap is quite expensive. A plate of fried rice with meat and veggies usually cost US$ 3. Drinks start at US$ 1. | |||
| 3 If you just want to see the temples in the Angkor complex, one day is enough. If you’d like to see the other temples, better get the 3-day pass for $40. If you’re hardcore, get the 1-week pass for $60, but you might get templed-out. | |||
| 4 Getting a tour guide is optional, but it’s worth the money. | |||
| 5 Souvenirs I bought include different spices, postcards, keychain and magnets. | |||
This post was last modified on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 17:53
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