Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Price list for Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh

A friend asked for an estimate budget for the trip we had in those three countries so I've listed down some of the things we bought to give an idea on how much to bring.

The flight and the accommodation may differ depending on the promo available.

Cebu Pacific Flight Promo Fare- Manila to Bangkok, Siem Reap to Manila - Php 16,682.76 (2 persons)

1. Bangkok
Cozy Hostel
taxi from airport to Cozy Hostel - 450 baht (P608.85)
toilet fee - 5 baht (P6.76)
Spring rolls - 40 baht (P54.12)
Pad thai (must try!) - 100 baht (P135.30)
Chicken rice - 60 baht (P81.18)
Bus ride - 9 baht (P12.18)
ticket to Phnom Penh - 900 baht (P1217.70)

Visited places:
Chatuchak Market
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 2. Phnom Penh
 Riverwalk Guesthouse- Php 3,044.56 (2 nights for 2 double rooms)
 tuktuk (within the city)- $1 (P44)
 Angkor beer small- $2 (P88)
 ice/hot coffee - $.70 (P30.90)
 coke in can - $1 (P44)
 fried rice - $2.5 (P110.35)
 Nachos - $4 (P176.56)
 tuktuk tour - negotiated with the tuktuk driver - $20 (Killing fields, Royal Palace and Central Market)
 ticket to Ho Chi Minh - $13 (P573.81)

 Visited places:
 Killing Fields - $13 entrance fee (P573.81)
 Royal Palace (didn't go in)
 Central Market
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3. Ho Chi Minh
 Saigon Backpackers Hostel @Cong Quynh District 1 -  $24.00 (P1,059)/night, 4 bed family room
 Pho (noodle soup with lots of veggies)- 40,000 VND (P82.7)
 Pork Rice meal - 30,000 VND (P62)
 Chendol - 30,000 VND (P62)
 Lychee drink - 20,000 VND (P41.3)
 ticket to Siem Reap - 420,000 VND (P868.32)

Visited places:
 Vietname war museum - 15,000 VND (P 31)
 Notre Dame - free
 Post office - free
 Ben Thanh Market

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 4. Siem Reap
 Topsky Hotel, Stung Thmei road - $20.00 (P882.8)/ night - 4 bed family room
 Pancake meal with fruit - $2 (P88)
 Coffee - $1 (P44)
 Scrambled eggs with ham - $2.50 (P110.35)
 Souvenir shirts - $3-$4(P150 - 176.56)
 tuktuk from hotel to airport- $5 (P220)

 Visited places:
 Angkor Wat - $20 (P882)/ day, or $40 (P1765)/week
 Pub street/ night market

Tip: You can always bargain especially in the market when buying souvenirs. For example, we bargained a skirt from $8 to $5 and scarves from $5 to $2. ;)

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