🇰🇭Cost of Living in Siem Reap
Cambodia · Population: 250,000 · Cost Index: 22/100
Cost of Living in Siem Reap
Cambodia · Asia
Siem Reap is the gateway to the ancient Angkor Wat temple complex and one of Cambodia's most visited cities. It offers extremely affordable living with a charming small-town feel, vibrant night markets, and a growing community of expats and digital nomads.
250,000
Population
22
Cost Index
50
Safety Index
42
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $600 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$280.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$150.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$580.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$320.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$1.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$12.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.00Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.90Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.65Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.40Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.20Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.20Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.70Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$15.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.20Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.70Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.45Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.15Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$70.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$5.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$22.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$12.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$18.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$25.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$3.50Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.00Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$0.75Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$28.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$15.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- KHR
- Language
- Khmer
- Cost Index
- 22/100
- Safety Index
- 50/100
- Quality of Life
- 42/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.