Originally Posted by
bwiadca
With Cambodia using $ now as currency I don't think its a good destination if you compare it to Thailand. My friend was there last month and she said that everything is expensive, and the locals expect you to pay in US$ and most wont take Riels.
Yes, locals take USD and have for at least 15 years, probably since UNTAC and elections in 1993. Not only is the use of dollars widespread, and Riel accepted but often used only as change, but I'm at a loss to know what exactly is expensive (other than the Angkor Wat complex tickets and transportation at times). Why would you want to pay in Riel for anything more than a couple of USD at most?