Cost of Living in Siem Reap
Summary of cost of living in Siem Reap, Cambodia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,885.1$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 519.1$, excluding rent.
- Siem Reap is 63.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Siem Reap is, on average, 88.5% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.50 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 23.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.88 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.67 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.78 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.49 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.07 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.42 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.37 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.66 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.03 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.29 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.51 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.50 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.54 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.57 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.45 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.33 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.79 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.75 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.83 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.22 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1.62 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 15.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.06 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 20,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 20,000.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 83.69 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 6.38 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 15.60 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.00 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 250.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 4,490.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 26.25 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 18.33 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 44.67 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 349.40 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 237.33 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 607.93 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 413.60 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 230.92 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 100.78 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 217.10 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.20 | |
Prices in Siem Reap
This city had 141 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 23 January 2026
Last update: 23 January 2026
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| Cost of Living in Battambang | 105.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kampong Cham | 192.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Phnom Penh | 196.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ta Khmau | 202.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kampong Chhnang | 213.51 miles |
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Clothing inexpensive, tailors good price.