City, Cambodia
Cost of living in Siem Reap
How much a month costs in Siem Reap
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,000–1,700 ($1,000–1,700).
Prices in Siem Reap
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $350–700 | $350–700 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $200–400 | $200–400 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $4–10 | $4–10 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $25–60 | $25–60 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $2–5 | $2–5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $8–18 | $8–18 |
| Cappuccino | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $1–3 | $1–3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $3–6 | $3–6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $30–70 | $30–70 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $5–15 | $5–15 |
Value for money: 53/100
A value score of 53/100 means Siem Reap gives more quality of life per dollar than 52% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 49/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Cambodia.
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Cost of living across Cambodia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Battambang | $800–1,300 | 73/100 |
| Kep | $900–1,400 | 78/100 |
| Koh Rong | $900–1,500 | 74/100 |
| Kampot | $900–1,500 | 74/100 |
| Koh Rong Samloem | $900–1,500 | 74/100 |
| Sihanoukville | $1,000–1,600 | 55/100 |
| Siem Reap | $1,000–1,700 | 53/100 |
| Phnom Penh | $1,200–2,000 | 33/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Siem Reap
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Siem Reap?
About $500–800 on a lean budget, $1,000–1,700 for a comfortable month and $2,200–4,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Siem Reap?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $350–700 ($350–700) a month in the center and $200–400 ($200–400) outside it.
How much does food cost in Siem Reap?
A local meal is $2–5 ($2–5); a mid-range restaurant is $8–18 ($8–18) per person.
Is Cambodia expensive?
Prices in Cambodia are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Angkor Enterprise (Angkor Pass)
- Cambodia e-Visa
- Royal Angkor International Hospital
- Grab Cambodia
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.