Cambodia is the cheaper of the two — around €30 a day against €38 — but price is rarely the whole decision. Here is how they compare on everything that actually settles it: what a day costs, how safe each rates, when to go, and what each one is genuinely good at.
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily cost | ~€30 | ~€38 |
| Safety score | 72/100 | 74/100 |
| Best time to go | Winter, Spring | Winter, Spring |
| Climate | Tropical | Tropical |
| Best for | Culture, Nature, Adventure | Beaches, Nature, Culture, Adventure |
| Suits | Solo travellers, Couples, Groups of friends | Solo travellers, Couples, Groups of friends |
| Budget level | Budget | Budget, Mid-range |
The safety scores are general indicators, last reviewed in August 2026. They are not travel advice: conditions change, and official advisories often flag specific regions rather than whole countries. Check your own government’s advice before you book.
On-the-ground spending only — flights aren't included, and they often matter more than the daily rate.
| Trip length | Cambodia | Sri Lanka | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend (3 days) | ~€90 | ~€114 | €24 |
| One week | ~€210 | ~€266 | €56 |
| Two weeks | ~€420 | ~€532 | €112 |
🇰🇭 Cambodia. Angkor Wat at sunrise, floating villages and the most humbling temples in Southeast Asia.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka. Tea hills, leopard safaris, ancient ruins and turquoise beaches packed into one tiny island.