Siem Reap is the cheapest of Cambodia's 2 priced cities — $525 a month in essentials, 29% below Phnom Penh at $742. The average net salary of $236 covers that 0.4×. 99.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 13.2 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Dec averages 26°C, Apr 31°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $229 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $322 |
| Groceries | $95 |
| Dining out | $74 |
| Utilities | $112 |
| Local transport | $15 |
| Essentials / mo | $525 |
| Avg net salary | $236 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $414 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $650 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Siem Reap, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $24.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.67 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.69 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.42 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.17 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.72 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.80 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.77 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.00 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.36 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.60 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.03 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.74 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.00 |
| Monthly transit pass | $15.00 |
| Taxi start | $2.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.00 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $97.24 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $14.50 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $5.88 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $35.00 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Siem Reap has 99.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Cambodia cities we track. Cambodia's national figure is 97.5, so Siem Reap runs 2 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.7°C | 29.7°C | 68% | 53% | 17 mm |
| Feb | 27.8°C | 31.2°C | 66% | 37% | 15 mm |
| Mar | 30°C | 34.8°C | 68% | 44% | 33 mm |
| Apr | 30.8°C | 36.1°C | 69% | 56% | 68 mm |
| May | 30.4°C | 36.3°C | 74% | 80% | 120 mm |
| Jun | 29.8°C | 35.2°C | 76% | 86% | 118 mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 34.2°C | 78% | 89% | 165 mm |
| Aug | 29.1°C | 34.4°C | 78% | 90% | 149 mm |
| Sep | 28.4°C | 34.1°C | 82% | 90% | 239 mm |
| Oct | 27.9°C | 33.5°C | 82% | 82% | 231 mm |
| Nov | 27.7°C | 32.4°C | 78% | 68% | 88 mm |
| Dec | 26.4°C | 29.6°C | 72% | 59% | 24 mm |
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