Can you live in Siem Reap with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $976, you would have roughly $24 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Siem Reap with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $976, you would have roughly $1,024 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Siem Reap with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $976, you would have roughly $2,024 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Siem Reap with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $976, you would have roughly $4,024 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Siem Reap with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $976, you would have roughly $7,024 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

How much does it really cost to live in Siem Reap? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 250,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Small town 💱 USD

💰 Can I afford Siem Reap? ⚖️ Compare this city Cambodia →

$ $380 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

66 Safety / 100

66 Internet / 100

76 Affordability / 100

Siem Reap vs Phnom Penh ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$380
Food (moderate)	$250
Transport	$15
Utilities	$55
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$42
Entertainment	$110
Total (moderate)	$976

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Siem Reap.

Shared accommodation	$150
Studio	$250
1-bedroom	$380
2-bedroom	$600
3-bedroom	$850

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City Scores

How Siem Reap rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeSmall
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityPhnom Penh
LanguageKhmer
CurrencyUSD
Time zoneAsia/Phnom_Penh

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Pros and Cons of Siem Reap

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $638 per month Basic $733 per month Moderate $976 per month Comfortable $1,372 per month Premium $2,245 per month

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Can You Live in Siem Reap on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$24 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$1,024 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,024 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,024 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,024 / month