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Siem Reap

Cambodia
64Freedom
Score
☀️
82°F
Avg Temp
💰
$885
Cost / month
🛰️
55 Mbps
Internet
⌚
GMT+7
Timezone · NYC +11h
📋
Long-stay visa
Visa
📊
Territorial
Foreign income
⏰
8:30 PM
US open (local)

About Siem Reap

Gateway to Angkor Wat — sunrise over the world's largest religious monument, a laid-back café scene, and a long-stay visa built for nomads.

Siem Reap at a Glance

Cost of Living
82
Safety
68
Internet Speed
18
Healthcare
40
Walkability
58
Nightlife
55
Food & Dining
68
Outdoor Activities
36
English Proficiency
42
Weather
68
Visa Friendliness
20
Tax Favorability
90

Why Digital Nomads Choose Siem Reap

  • Angkor Wat: the largest religious monument on earth
  • 6–12 month long-stay visa
  • Tiny expat town, easy community
  • Temples, rice paddies, low costs

Key Facts

Monthly Cost$885
Internet Speed55 Mbps
Avg Temp82°F
Safety Score68/100
Country Cambodia

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Before You Commit

What the brochures leave out. These are cross-checked against our full database, so a visa upside that a banking rule quietly cancels out shows up here — including Cambodia-wide issues that apply wherever you land.

Warning Visa A business visa is not permission to work — the work permit is a separate filing

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training requires a work permit from foreigners working in Cambodia, with new arrivals filing within 90 days of entry and existing holders renewing by March 31 each year. Penalties can fall on both the worker and the employer. The E-class business visa extends indefinitely in 1, 3, 6 or 12-month blocks but carries no work authorisation of its own.

Verified Sep 6, 2026 · applies to all of Cambodia · kpmg.com

Cost of Living in Siem Reap

A comfortable digital-nomad lifestyle in Siem Reap runs about $885/month. Here's how that breaks down by lifestyle tier and line item — figures in USD.

Backpacker
$600/mo
Hostels, street food, no coworking
Comfortable
$885/mo
Private room, coworking, dining out
Luxury
$1,600/mo
Prime rental, premium dining
Line itemSiem Reap
Rent (1BR, city center)$334/mo
Mid-range restaurant meal$5
Avg local salary$450/mo

Cost-of-living index: 32 (New York City = 100; lower = cheaper). Siem Reap ranks among the more affordable nomad destinations.

Three alternatives to Siem Reap

A comfortable month in Siem Reap runs about $885. The cheapest place we hold real figures for is Chiang Rai at 32% less. The other two are the closest trades we have priced — each card says what you gain first and what you give up second.

32%less
Chiang Raicheaper
$600/mo vs $885
More on your doorstep outdoors and better healthcare — but a harder visa.
10%less
Chiang Maisame budget
$800/mo vs $885
Faster internet (200 vs 55 Mbps) and real public transport — but a harder visa.
24%more
Ho Chi Minh Citystep up
$1,100/mo vs $885
Faster internet (300 vs 55 Mbps) and real public transport — but noticeably worse air.

Monthly costs from our own database, verified Sep 6, 2026. Comparison is total comfortable monthly cost, not rent alone.

Working Remotely from Siem Reap

55 Mbps
Internet Speed
65/100
Reliability
55/100
Coworking
52/100
Remote-Work

Average broadband in Siem Reap reaches 55 Mbps, with a reliability score of 65/100. Coworking availability scores 55/100, and the city rates 52/100 for overall remote-work friendliness.

Quality of Life & Safety in Siem Reap

Air Quality (AQI)
45
Sunshine
2,500 hrs
Crime Index
32
Climate Comfort
68
Healthcare
40
Walkability
58
Public Transit
25
Utilities
65
Political Stability
55
Expat Community
55
Dating Scene
35
Banking & Payments
48
Flight Connectivity
40

Air quality in Siem Reap sits at AQI 45 (good). The city sees around 2,500 hours of sunshine per year. Crime index is 32 (lower = safer).

Visa & Taxes in Cambodia

20/100
Visa Friendliness
Yes
Visa on Arrival
10%
Income Tax Rate
90/100
Tax Friendliness

Siem Reap scores 20/100 for visa friendliness; visa-on-arrival is available for many passport holders. The estimated personal income tax rate is around 10%, with a tax-friendliness score of 90/100.

For official, up-to-date visa and tax guidance for Cambodia, see our Visa Intelligence and Tax Intelligence resource hubs.

Is Siem Reap a Good City for Digital Nomads?

Siem Reap, Cambodia, is ranked by YourLifeMatch with a Freedom Score of 64/100. It stands out as one of the top destinations for remote workers because:

Siem Reap Frequently Asked Questions

Is Siem Reap a good city for digital nomads?

Siem Reap scores 64/100 on the YourLifeMatch Freedom Index. Siem Reap offers a low-tax environment for location-independent earners Monthly cost is around $885 with internet speeds near 55 Mbps.

How much does it cost to live in Siem Reap?

A comfortable digital-nomad lifestyle in Siem Reap costs about $885/month. Backpacker budgets run around $600/mo, while a luxury lifestyle can reach $1,600/mo. Rent for a 1BR in the city center is roughly $334/month.

What is the internet speed in Siem Reap?

Average broadband in Siem Reap is 55 Mbps, with a reliability score of 65/100 and coworking availability at 55/100.

Is Siem Reap safe?

Siem Reap has a safety score of 68/100 and a crime index of 32 (lower is safer). As with any city, exercise standard precautions and research neighborhoods before settling.

What is the tax rate in Cambodia?

The estimated personal income tax rate in Cambodia is around 10%, with a tax-friendliness score of 90/100. Always consult a tax professional — US citizens must also comply with FATCA and FBAR rules.

Do I need a visa for Siem Reap?

Siem Reap scores 20/100 for visa friendliness; visa-on-arrival is available. Check our Visa Intelligence hub for the latest official requirements for Cambodia.

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