Siem Reap (Angkor) travel budget

Siem Reap (Angkor): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Siem Reap (Angkor)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Siem Reap (Angkor) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 23 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 613* (2459072 KHR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 48 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1474* (5915210 KHR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2286* (9175446 KHR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Siem Reap (Angkor) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Siem Reap (Angkor) in 2024 is 57% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Siem Reap (Angkor) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Siem Reap (Angkor) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Siem Reap (Angkor)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Siem Reap (Angkor) is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.5/person
($ 2 to $ 10)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 8.4 to $ 44)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 5.9 to $ 7.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Siem Reap (Angkor)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Siem Reap (Angkor) is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 35/night
($ 12 to $ 188)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 42/night
($ 7.3 to $ 385)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 54/night
($ 10 to $ 572)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 18 to $ 809)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 38 to $ 550)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 37/month
($ 8.3 to $ 211)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 128/month
($ 13 to $ 704)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 44/month
($ 8.3 to $ 229)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 46/month
($ 10 to $ 230)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 147/month
($ 13 to $ 995)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Siem Reap (Angkor)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Siem Reap (Angkor) is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 4.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4/kg
($ 2 to $ 5.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Siem Reap (Angkor)

On average, the price of transport in Siem Reap (Angkor) is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 55/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 67)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Siem Reap (Angkor)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Siem Reap (Angkor) is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.5/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 10)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 3.4/hr
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Siem Reap (Angkor)

On average, shopping budget in Siem Reap (Angkor) is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.9/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 25
($ 10 to $ 50)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 19
($ 10 to $ 25)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Phnom Penh
Melbourne → Phnom Penh
Melbourne → Phnom Penh
$ 599
(fair price: $ 508)
London → Phnom Penh
London → Phnom Penh
London → Phnom Penh
$ 885
(fair price: $ 766)
Sydney → Phnom Penh
Sydney → Phnom Penh
Sydney → Phnom Penh
$ 620
(fair price: $ 525)
Manchester → Phnom Penh
Manchester → Phnom Penh
Manchester → Phnom Penh
$ 977
(fair price: $ 818)
Los Angeles → Phnom Penh
Los Angeles  → Phnom Penh
Los Angeles  → Phnom Penh
$ 1081
(fair price: $ 879)
Auckland → Phnom Penh
Auckland → Phnom Penh
Auckland → Phnom Penh
$ 983
(fair price: $ 767)



About this information on the cost of living in Siem Reap (Angkor)

The information about the cost of living in Siem Reap (Angkor) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Siem Reap (Angkor) was updated on 07-11-2024.

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