What is the cost of living in Siem Reap?

The cost of living in Siem Reap is 79.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.0). Groceries are 58.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 77.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately KHR 1,354,563 per month. Local purchasing power index is 22.0 (NYC = 100).

🇰🇭 Cambodia · #483 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Siem Reap?

Q: Should I move to Siem Reap?

Siem Reap, Cambodia has a cost of living 79.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.0). It is ranked #483 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 22.0 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

79.0% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-79.0%

vs NYC

KHR 1,354,563

1-BR, city centre

22.0

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Siem Reap

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

21.0 Affordable

Rent

7.7 Very affordable

Groceries

41.7 Affordable

Restaurants

22.2 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

22.0 Very weak

Rent in Siem Reap

1-BR, city centre KHR 1,354,563/mo

1-BR, outside centre KHR 953,426/mo

3-BR, city centre KHR 2,721,659/mo

3-BR, outside centre KHR 1,769,571/mo

Save by going outside centre 30% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇰🇭 Phnom Penh

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CoL index 21.4

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🇨🇳 Suzhou

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CoL index 21.1

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CoL index 21.5

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