Is Laos safer than Cambodia?
Laos was the most bombed country in history, and many of these bombs are yet to found and exploded. This sounds very very dangerous, but it isn’t as bad as it sounds, because the main touristy areas have a much lower risk. We believe Laos is very slightly safer than Cambodia, and thus wins this round.
Is Cambodia cheaper than Laos?
Laos and Cambodia are similar in price. Both nations, being two of the poorest countries in the world, have lower prices due to overall poor economies, low wages, and low costs of living. They are cheaper in price for generally everything in the tourism industry compared to their Southeast Asian neighbors.
Is Laos bigger than Cambodia?
Cambodia is approximately 181,035 sq km, while Laos is approximately 236,800 sq km, making Laos 31% larger than Cambodia. Meanwhile, the population of Cambodia is ~16.9 million people (9.5 million fewer people live in Laos).
Is Laos better than Cambodia?
It’s so hard to choose between these two beautiful countries! Cambodia has magnificent temples, beaches and a fascinating and haunting past, whilst Laos offers a glimpse of the Southeast Asia of times gone by, with a wonderful sense of peace and great diversity of people.
Is it expensive in Laos?
There’s a reason Laos is slightly more expensive when compared to the rest of Southeast Asia. Few things here are locally produced and, because the country is landlocked, it has to import almost everything. That raises prices for goods, services, and transportation.
How much money do I need per day in Laos?
You should plan to spend around ₭252,193 ($25) per day on your vacation in Laos, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, ₭96,690 ($9.53) on meals for one day and ₭34,348 ($3.38) on local transportation.
How much do you need per day in Cambodia?
For a cheap, simple backpacker’s experience, we recommend budgeting at least $40 for each day you plan to spend in Cambodia. This is enough for you to stay in simple guesthouses and hotels, eat a mix of local and international food and travel around the country by bus.