As of November 12, 2026, Cambodia is cheaper than Indonesia for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $62 in Cambodia against $65 in Indonesia, a gap of 4.9%. Over the past year Indonesia has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+9.6% after inflation, against +0.9%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Indonesia is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Cambodia | Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $62 | $65 |
| Lean day | $29 | $28 |
| Comfortable day | $134 | $158 |
| Real change, 12 months | +0.9% | +9.6% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +2.5% | +9.3% |
| Versus 5-year average | +3.0% | +22.3% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.4 · Workable | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 67 | 78 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Oct | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Angkor, a relaxed coast, and a dollarized economy that hides currency moves.
The catchMost prices are quoted in US dollars, so a weak riel does little for you. Healthcare is thin: serious cases go to Bangkok.
Seventeen thousand islands, and almost everyone only visits one of them.
The catchBali is congested and no longer cheap by local standards. Inter-island transport is slow and schedules are suggestions.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.