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Siem Reap vs Phnom Penh

Cambodia vs Cambodia · 230 km apart

Siem Reap

Cambodia

៛1,738,400 ($424)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Phnom Penh

Cambodia

៛2,311,950 ($564)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Siem Reap	Phnom Penh	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.20	$5.46	Siem Reap
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$16.80	$21.84	Siem Reap
Cappuccino	$1.26	$1.64	Siem Reap
Monthly groceries (single person)	$95.20	$124	Siem Reap
Monthly public transport pass	$15.40	$20.02	Siem Reap
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$40.60	$52.78	Siem Reap
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$11.76	$15.29	Siem Reap
Fitness club membership	$11.76	$15.29	Siem Reap
Cinema ticket	$3.08	$4.00	Siem Reap
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$207	$287	Siem Reap
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$144	$200	Siem Reap
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$432	$600	Siem Reap
Total single-person budget	$424	$564	Siem Reap
Average net salary	$300	$390

Verdict

Siem Reap is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Siem Reap runs about $424 versus $564 in Phnom Penh — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap · Full cost of living in Phnom Penh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Siem Reap cheaper than Phnom Penh?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $424 per month in Siem Reap versus $564 in Phnom Penh — about 33% less.

How far is Siem Reap from Phnom Penh?

The straight-line distance between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh is approximately 230 km (143 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Siem Reap or Phnom Penh?

The estimated average net salary is $300 in Siem Reap and $390 in Phnom Penh. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Siem Reap versus $0 in Phnom Penh per month.