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Money & Costs

Currency: Riel

Meals

Budget: US$2-4
Mid-range: US$5-10
Top-end: US$10 and upwards

Lodging
Budget: US$2-8
Mid-range: US$10-45
Top-end: US$50 and upwards (available in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap only)

For the most part, Cambodia is a pretty cheap place to travel. Rock-bottom budgeters can probably get by in Phnom Penh on US$10 a day - accommodation can be as cheap as US$2-3 in the capital, though you'll pay about US$5 elsewhere, and you can feed yourself for US$2-3. If you want to travel around you'll need to spend more - transport is a major expense. Entrance fees (particularly for Angkor Wat - around US$20 a day) can also set you back a fair bit. Mid-range travel is very reasonable, with excellent accommodation from US$15-25 and good meals for around US$5.

If you've got cash US dollars, you won't need to change money in Cambodia and you'll pay much the same as you would with riel. Thai baht are also widely accepted. Both of these are easy to change, as are most other major currencies. It can be difficult to change travellers cheques outside Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Battambang and Kompong Cham. Cash advances on credit cards are available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Battambang, but charges are high. Otherwise, there are no ATMs and credit cards are rarely accepted.

Tipping is not expected in Cambodia, but salaries are very low and any gratuities for good service will be gratefully accepted. Bargaining is the rule in markets, when hiring vehicles and sometimes even when taking a room, but you won't need to be as forceful as you would in Thailand or Vietnam.

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