Siem Reap, Cambodia
Estimated monthly cost
$560
Average net salary
$236
Monthly cost breakdown
| 1-bed apartment (city center) | $327 |
| 1-bed apartment (outside center) | $235 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $97 |
| Internet | $14 |
| Mobile plan | $6 |
| Monthly transit pass | $15 |
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2 |
| Meal for two, mid-range | $24 |
| Cappuccino | $2 |
| Domestic beer (0.5L) | $1 |
Source: Numbeo, in USD. A single-person estimate; couples and families will vary. Updated regularly.
Siem Reap vs. the average US city
You'd keep about $3,640/month in your pocket — roughly 87% lower than the typical US cost of living.
How we estimate $560/mo
A single-person monthly budget, built from real Numbeo prices.
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