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Cost of Living in Siem Reap

Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia · Population 147,866

▼ -6% vs Cambodia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)៛1,738,400 ($424)
Couple, monthly៛3,126,660 ($763)
Family of four, monthly៛4,083,272 ($996)

Estimated Prices in Siem Reap

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant៛17,220 ($4.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range៛68,880 ($16.80)per meal
Cappuccino៛5,166 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)៛390,320 ($95.20)per month
Monthly public transport pass៛63,140 ($15.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment៛166,460 ($40.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)៛48,216 ($11.76)per month
Fitness club membership៛48,216 ($11.76)per month
Cinema ticket៛12,628 ($3.08)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre៛848,700 ($207)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre៛590,400 ($144)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre៛1,771,200 ($432)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Siem Reap is ៛1,230,000 ($300) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ៛1,738,400 ($424) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (៛590,400 ($144)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Siem Reap

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Nearby Cities

Battambang

77 km away · Battambang

Pursat

92 km away · Pursat

Samraong

98 km away · Oddar Meanchey

Sisophon

99 km away · Banteay Meanchey

Preah Vihear

130 km away · Preah Vihear

Tbeng Meanchey

131 km away · Preah Vihear

Kampong Thum

133 km away · Kampong Thom

Kampong Thom

135 km away · Kampong Thom

Other Major Cities in Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh · pop. 2,129,371

៛2,311,950 ($564) / mo

Battambang

Battambang · pop. 130,000

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham · pop. 118,242

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sisophon

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 99,019

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Paoy Paet

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 98,934

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Trach

Kampot · pop. 83,061

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sihanoukville

Preah Sihanouk · pop. 71,082

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Samraong

Oddar Meanchey · pop. 70,944

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Living in Siem Reap

Siem Reap is one of the key cities in Cambodia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ៛1,738,400 ($424), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ៛590,400 ($144) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ៛4,083,272 ($996) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ៛3,126,660 ($763) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Siem Reap is ៛1,230,000 ($300). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Siem Reap expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,738,400 ($424) per month in Siem Reap including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Cambodia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Siem Reap?
A net salary of around ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Siem Reap with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Siem Reap is ៛1,230,000 ($300).
How much is rent in Siem Reap?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ៛848,700 ($207) per month in the city centre and ៛590,400 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ៛1,771,200 ($432).
Is Siem Reap cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Siem Reap is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Cambodia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Siem Reap?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛390,320 ($95) in Siem Reap. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛17,220 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛5,166 ($1).
How do transport costs in Siem Reap compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Siem Reap is estimated at ៛63,140 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Siem Reap are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size (population 147,866). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.