Cost of living · Cambodia
Cost of living in Siem Reap (2026)
For one person renting a one-bed, Siem Reap runs about $580/month on a budget and around $970/month living comfortably — rent included, with the rent line taken from real current listings. Here's where the money goes.
Monthly budget breakdown
Baseline: one person, one-bed apartment, getting around by scooter, eating out. Adjust it in the calculator →
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed) · from 15 current listings | $270 | $270 |
| Food & eating out | $160 | $330 |
| Transport | $30 | $60 |
| Utilities & internet | $45 | $100 |
| Phone / SIM | $5 | $10 |
| Fun & misc | $70 | $200 |
| Total | $580 | $970 |
Rent in Siem Reap by home size
Live figures are the median of current listings; the rest are typical asking prices.
Studio
$250/mo
typical asking price
1-bed
$270/mo
median of 15 current listings
2-bed
$400/mo
median of 15 current listings
3-bed+
$900/mo
typical asking price
Right now there are 39 current Siem Reap rentals from $80/month. Browse them →
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Siem Reap cost of living FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Siem Reap per month?
A single person renting a one-bed typically spends about $580/month on a budget and around $970/month living comfortably in Siem Reap — including rent. Couples and families scale mainly on the food, transport and utilities lines.
How much is rent in Siem Reap?
Typical monthly rents in Siem Reap run roughly: Studio ~$250, 1-bed ~$270, 2-bed ~$400, 3-bed+ ~$900. Right now there are 39 current listings from $80/month.
Is Siem Reap cheap compared to other Southeast Asian cities?
Siem Reap ranks 2 of 8 (1 = cheapest) among the cities we track, by baseline monthly budget. Use the calculator to compare cities side by side with your own lifestyle.