Budget Solo Daily
$30 – $45 USD (~₹2,500 – ₹3,800 INR)
Mid-Range Couple Daily
$80 – $130 USD (~₹6,800 – ₹11,000 INR for two)
Dual Currency Rule
$1 USD = 4,000 Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Remork (Tuk-tuk) Daily
$18 – $25 USD for full temple circuit
The Unique Dual-Currency Reality of Cambodia
Cambodia operates a dual-currency financial system. The US Dollar ($USD) is universally accepted for hotels, restaurant bills, temple passes, and shopping. The Cambodian Riel (KHR) is used primarily as small change for amounts under $1 USD (fixed standard conversion: $1 USD = 4,000 KHR). You do not need to buy Riel before travelling; simply bring clean USD cash from India or withdraw USD directly from Cambodian ATMs.
Cost Breakdown Table
| Expense Item | Budget Tier | Mid-Range / Comfort Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Guesthouse / Hotel (per night) | $15 – $25 USD (₹1,200 – ₹2,100 INR) | $50 – $90 USD (₹4,200 – ₹7,500 INR) |
| Full-day Tuk-Tuk with Driver | $18 – $22 USD (₹1,500 – ₹1,850 INR) | $35 – $50 USD (A/C Sedan Car) |
| Food & Dining (daily per person) | $8 – $14 USD (₹650 – ₹1,200 INR) | $25 – $40 USD (Tourist bistros / Indian) |
| Angkor Temple Pass | $37 USD (1-Day) | $62 USD (3-Day pass) |
Critical Cash Warning: Clean USD Notes Only
Strict Cash Currency Rules
Cambodian banks, money changers, and merchants inspect US Dollar bills with microscopic scrutiny. Any USD note that is torn, written on, heavily creased, stained, or dated before 2013 will be flatly refused. When exchanging INR to USD in India before departure, demand only crisp, unblemished post-2013 notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cambodian ATMs dispense US Dollars?
Yes, nearly all major ATMs in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh (e.g. ABA Bank, Canadia Bank) dispense crisp US Dollars. ATM withdrawal fees are typically $5 USD per transaction.