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Kampong Thum vs Siem Reap

Cambodia vs Cambodia · 133 km apart

Kampong Thum

Cambodia

៛1,550,747 ($378)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Siem Reap

Cambodia

៛1,738,400 ($424)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Kampong Thum	Siem Reap	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$3.78	$4.20	Kampong Thum
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$15.12	$16.80	Kampong Thum
Cappuccino	$1.13	$1.26	Kampong Thum
Monthly groceries (single person)	$85.68	$95.20	Kampong Thum
Monthly public transport pass	$13.86	$15.40	Kampong Thum
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$36.54	$40.60	Kampong Thum
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$10.58	$11.76	Kampong Thum
Fitness club membership	$10.58	$11.76	Kampong Thum
Cinema ticket	$2.77	$3.08	Kampong Thum
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$181	$207	Kampong Thum
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$126	$144	Kampong Thum
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$379	$432	Kampong Thum
Total single-person budget	$378	$424	Kampong Thum
Average net salary	$270	$300

Verdict

Kampong Thum is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kampong Thum runs about $378 versus $424 in Siem Reap — a difference of roughly 12%.

Salary-adjusted, Kampong Thum leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Kampong Thum · Full cost of living in Siem Reap

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kampong Thum cheaper than Siem Reap?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $378 per month in Kampong Thum versus $424 in Siem Reap — about 12% less.

How far is Kampong Thum from Siem Reap?

The straight-line distance between Kampong Thum and Siem Reap is approximately 133 km (83 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Kampong Thum or Siem Reap?

The estimated average net salary is $270 in Kampong Thum and $300 in Siem Reap. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Kampong Thum versus $0 in Siem Reap per month.