Cost of Living

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Live cost-of-living data for Siem Reap — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
16/ 10084% cheaper than New York
$245/mo
Median Income
68/100
Safety
10%
Income Tax
tropical wet and dry
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
22/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$330/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$204/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$497/month
Food & Groceries
18/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.88/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.27/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.98/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$0/month
One-Way Ticket (Tuk-Tuk)$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1/km
Utilities
18/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$60/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$10/month
Healthcare
25/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
20/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$200/course
Entertainment
20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$15/ticket
Clothing
25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$30/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
22/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
Dining Out
18/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5.65/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
20/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

35 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Wat Bo, Svay Dankum, Sala Kamreuk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Siem Reap cheap to live in?

Siem Reap has a cost of living index of 16/100, where New York = 100. It is 84% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $560–$784 per month.

How much does rent cost in Siem Reap?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Siem Reap costs approximately $330/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $204/month.

Is Siem Reap good for digital nomads?

Siem Reap has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 35 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Siem Reap?

The median net monthly salary in Siem Reap is approximately $245 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

How does Siem Reap compare to New York for cost of living?

Siem Reap (cost index 16) is 84% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,100/month by moving from New York to Siem Reap.

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