Wondering how far your salary goes in Siem Reap? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
What things cost
1-bed apartment (Wat Bo / Kandal Village)USD 250–450 / mo
1-bed apartment (further out)USD 150–280 / mo
Meal, mid-range restaurantUSD 6–12
Local market mealUSD 1–2.50
Est. single-person monthlyUSD 500–900 (excl. rent)
Good to know
Population
~250,000 (city and immediate district)
Official language
Khmer; English widely spoken in tourism
Currency
Riel (KHR) and US dollar side by side
Airport
Siem Reap–Angkor Intl (SAI), ~45km east, 60–90 min
Angkor pass
USD 37/day for visitors; free with 2 years' legal residence
Season
High Nov–Feb; wet and quiet May–Oct
Power plug
Types A/C/G, 230V
Getting around
Tuk-tuk, scooter or bicycle — there is no public transport
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A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Siem Reap checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.