Cambodia, paid in AED.
Angkor, a relaxed coast, and a dollarized economy that hides currency moves.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +2.5%. Local prices: +5.2%.
- Lean
- AED 106
- Comfort
- AED 492
The short answerIn AED, as of November 12, 2026
Cambodia: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in AED (UAE dirham) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (+1.5%). The exchange rate on its own moved +2.5%, and prices in the country rose +5.2%. A mid-range day costs about AED 227 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+6.0%) and SEK did worst (−6.6%).
What AED buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$91+6.0%
- Norwegian kronekr 592+5.8%
- South African randR 1,029+4.9%
- British pound£47+1.7%
- UAE dirhamAED 227+1.5%
- Singapore dollarS$80+0.9%
- US dollar$62+0.9%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,153−0.5%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$111−0.5%
- Canadian dollarC$88−1.6%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$485−1.6%
- Indian rupee₹5,801−3.6%
- Brazilian realR$346−3.8%
- Japanese yen¥9,893−3.8%
- Euro€56−3.9%
- Danish kronekr 418−5.1%
- Swiss francCHF 52−5.7%
- Swedish kronakr 618−6.6%
Booking a trip: Cambodia
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