Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. It is the provincial capital and the second-largest city in the country.

Population in Siem Reap

245,494 in the 2019 general census (Wikipedia). Livingcost, updated 21 June 2026, still estimates about 245,000.

Internet Speed in Siem Reap

Ookla's September 2026 Cambodia medians were 82.71 Mbps fixed download and 215.12 Mbps mobile (country figures, not a Siem Reap test). Commune Work advertises 300 Mbps Wi-Fi, and Livingcost lists a 50 Mbps+ home plan at about USD 13.90 a month (21 June 2026).

Currency & Banking in Siem Reap

Cambodian riel (KHR) and US dollars are both used for cash. This run uses the country-prep rate of 4,067 KHR per USD on 19 October 2026; the NBC page opened on 22 October 2026 showed 4,079 KHR per USD for 23 October 2026. ABA and Canadia ATMs in the centre dispense dollars or riel.

Tap Water in Siem Reap

Do not drink the tap water; use boiled or sealed bottled water. Wikivoyage says to assume tap water is not potable outside Phnom Penh. Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a 1 litre bottle at about USD 0.53, so a 1.5 litre bottle is about USD 0.80.

230 V, 50 Hz. Plug types A, C and G.

SIM Card in Siem Reap

Smart, Cellcard and Metfone sell prepaid SIMs; register with a passport. Smart Traveller SIM is 30 GB for 15 days at USD 5, sold at airport Smart booths. The Smart 5G Data page retrieved on 22 October 2026 listed 30 GB for 30 days at USD 6 and 150 GB for 30 days at USD 10.

Banking for Expats in Siem Reap

ABA Bank and Canadia Bank have central branches and ATMs. Wikivoyage (as of 2024) says those ATMs pay out up to USD 500, with a USD 5 fee, in dollars or riel.

Accommodation in Siem Reap

Hotels, guesthouses, hostels and furnished apartments. Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a cheap one-bedroom at about USD 207 a month and a city-centre one-bedroom at about USD 293. Wikivoyage nightly doubles run about USD 5-30 (budget), USD 30-100 (mid-range) or over USD 100.

Cashless Friendly in Siem Reap

Cash in dollars and riel is still normal, including at street stalls. Cards work at the Angkor National Museum and at larger hotels and restaurants, and ABA and Canadia ATMs are in the centre.

Short Term Rentals in Siem Reap

Guesthouses, hotels and hostels cluster around the Old Market and Pub Street. Onederz, a short walk from Pub Street, takes direct bookings for dorms and private rooms.

Budget Accommodation in Siem Reap

Onederz Siem Reap, about a two-minute walk from Pub Street and beside the Angkor Night Market, has pod dorms, private rooms and laundry at USD 1.50 per kg. A 2026 hostel comparison listed its dorm beds from about USD 4.50.

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in Siem Reap

The Old Market (Psar Chas) and Pub Street, within a short walk of restaurants, bars and the Angkor Night Market.

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in Siem Reap

Wat Bo, east of the river, for quieter cafes, and Rose Apple Square (Commune Work), about a 10-minute walk from Pub Street.

Best Coworking Space in Siem Reap

Commune Work, Rose Apple Road at Rose Apple Square: day pass USD 10, hot desk USD 90 a month (Monday to Friday, 08:00-20:00), with 300 Mbps Wi-Fi. A dedicated desk is USD 130 a month.

Best Cafe for Work in Siem Reap

Footprint Cafe, Street 26 in Wat Bo, is open 07:00-22:00, with vegetarian options and a large second-hand book selection (Wikivoyage, updated November 2025). Kaifun cafe sits downstairs from Commune Work.

Networking Events in Siem Reap

Commune Work rents lecture halls and a 147-seat auditorium for workshops, training and talks, and hot-desk members share the floor with other remote workers.

Social Events for Expats in Siem Reap

Onederz runs weekly game nights and themed events. Pub Street (Street 8), one block from the Old Market, is the nightly bar strip.

Best Taxi/Ride App in Siem Reap

There is no metered taxi fleet. Summon a tuk-tuk on Grab or PassApp; a short trip in town is about USD 1.25 (5,000 riel). Onederz puts the airport tuk-tuk at about USD 12-15 and 45-60 minutes.

Bike/Scooter Rental in Siem Reap

Bicycles are about USD 1-8 a day. Gasoline scooters start around USD 8 a day, small electric scooters about USD 10 and larger ones about USD 15. Police fine riders without a helmet about USD 15.

Best Beach Nearby in Siem Reap

Siem Reap is inland. The coast is at Sihanoukville and the Koh Rong ferries; Air Cambodia flies Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) to Sihanoukville (KOS) year-round.

Top Regional Airline in Siem Reap

Air Cambodia (IATA K6) flies year-round from SAI to Phnom Penh (KTI) and Sihanoukville (KOS).

Top International Airline in Siem Reap

Direct carriers at SAI include Singapore Airlines (Singapore), Bangkok Airways (Bangkok), AirAsia Cambodia (Kuala Lumpur), Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and Thai AirAsia (Bangkok Don Mueang).

Highway Access in Siem Reap

National Road 6 runs through town toward Phnom Penh and the Thai border at Poipet.

Main Train/Transit Hub in Siem Reap

No passenger train serves Siem Reap. Royal Railway's northern line ends at Battambang (timetable checked for October 2026). Intercity buses use edge-of-town terminals, including a station east of the centre; a tuk-tuk into town is about USD 2-3.

Public Transport Passes in Siem Reap

There is no city bus or transit pass. People use tuk-tuks, bicycles and scooters. Livingcost's USD 18.30 monthly transport figure (21 June 2026) is a cost estimate, not a ticket you can buy.

Regional Travel in Siem Reap

Giant Ibis runs a VIP bus to Phnom Penh, about 320 km and 6 hours, with Wi-Fi, a power outlet and 20 kg of baggage. The route page does not publish the current fare.

Best Hospital in Siem Reap

Royal Angkor International Hospital, National Route 6, Phum Kasekam, Khum Sra Ngea. Emergency is 24 hours on +855 63 761 888 and +855 12 235 888.

Yoga & Wellness Centers in Siem Reap

Yoga Space Siem Reap sells a single-class pass for USD 8 (the listed price was USD 14), valid for six months from issue.

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Siem Reap

Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a monthly gym membership at about USD 34.70. Commune Work members get complimentary access to Bulldogs Fitness Center at Rose Apple Square.

Laundry Services in Siem Reap

Onederz Siem Reap lists laundry at USD 1.50 per kg.

Best Food Delivery App in Siem Reap

foodpanda has a Siem Reap restaurant page. Grab is the other ride and delivery app used in town.

Best Local Dish to Try in Siem Reap

Fish amok, steamed fish in a coconut curry. Phare Cafe at the circus lists it, and Livingcost puts an inexpensive lunch at about USD 2.50 (21 June 2026).

Vegan/Vegetarian Options in Siem Reap

Peace Cafe is a vegetarian cafe and runs a vegetarian cooking class. Footprint Cafe on Street 26 has vegetarian and vegan dishes (Wikivoyage, updated November 2025).

Best Dessert Spots in Siem Reap

Wikivoyage lists Bayon Pastry School and Temple Coffee & Bakery among the town's cafes.

Affordable Shopping Spots in Siem Reap

Old Market (Psar Chas), at Street 9 and Hospital Road, for produce, cooked food and everyday goods.

Bar/Nightlife Area in Siem Reap

Pub Street (Street 8), one block from the Old Market. Temple Club is still a late bar; Wikivoyage says Angkor What?, across the street, looked permanently closed as of late 2025.

Local Brewery in Siem Reap

Pomme Brewhouse, on the Wat Damnak side of the river, brews on site and is open 08:30-23:00 daily. A tasting of all four house beers is USD 4, and the house lager is USD 1.75.

Street Food Stalls in Siem Reap

BBQ stalls set up at dusk on the corner of Street 8 and Street 11 by the Old Market. Phare also serves Cambodian street food from 17:30 before the 20:00 show.

Popular International Cuisine in Siem Reap

Banana Leaf on Pub Street serves Khmer, Asian and Western food and has live music. It opened in 2005, before Pub Street was a nightlife strip.

Must-See Landmarks in Siem Reap

Angkor Wat and the rest of Angkor Archaeological Park. The Phnom Penh Post on 1 June 2026, quoting Angkor Enterprise, put the passes at USD 37 for one day, USD 62 for three days and USD 72 for seven days.

Museums & Art Venues in Siem Reap

Angkor National Museum, 968 Charles de Gaulle Blvd, daily 08:30-18:00. Wikivoyage lists entry at USD 12 and an audio guide at USD 5 (updated February 2020).

Historical Sites in Siem Reap

Bayon and Ta Prohm are inside Angkor Archaeological Park and are covered by the same Angkor pass as Angkor Wat.

Religious Sites in Siem Reap

Wat Bo, on Wat Bo Road east of the river (Samdech Tep Vong Street). The grounds include the Center for Khmer Studies reading library.

Annual Events in Siem Reap

Wikivoyage's 2025 holiday list has Khmer New Year on 14-16 April and the Water Festival on 4-6 November. Lunar dates move, so check the year you travel; Chinese New Year also fills buses and rooms.

Cultural Districts in Siem Reap

Wat Bo, east of the river, is the quieter strip of cafes and restaurants. The Old Market and Pub Street grid is the tourist centre.

Theater Venues in Siem Reap

Phare, the Cambodian Circus, on the ring road just south of Sok San Road. The show is at 20:00 nightly; adult tickets are USD 18, USD 28 or USD 38. A seasonal 17:00 matinee runs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from November 2026 to March 2027.

Local Markets in Siem Reap

Old Market (Psar Chas) and the Angkor Night Market, which Onederz says is about a one-minute walk from the hostel.

Music Scene in Siem Reap

X Bar, 102 Sok San Road, opposite Pub Street: Wednesday jam sessions, weekly DJs and bands, open 15:00 until sunrise. Temple Club on Pub Street plays late.

Cooking Classes in Siem Reap

Peace Cafe runs a vegetarian class covering fresh spring rolls, papaya salad and amok. The class page does not list the fee.

Art Galleries in Siem Reap

Phare Boutique, at the circus, shows original art by students of Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang.

Siem Reap Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City: Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. It is the provincial capital and the second-largest city in the country. 1
Population: 245,494 in the 2019 general census (Wikipedia). Livingcost, updated 21 June 2026, still estimates about 245,000. 1 15
Internet Speed: Ookla's September 2026 Cambodia medians were 82.71 Mbps fixed download and 215.12 Mbps mobile (country figures, not a Siem Reap test). Commune Work advertises 300 Mbps Wi-Fi, and Livingcost lists a 50 Mbps+ home plan at about USD 13.90 a month (21 June 2026). 2 3 15
Currency & Banking: Cambodian riel (KHR) and US dollars are both used for cash. This run uses the country-prep rate of 4,067 KHR per USD on 19 October 2026; the NBC page opened on 22 October 2026 showed 4,079 KHR per USD for 23 October 2026. ABA and Canadia ATMs in the centre dispense dollars or riel. 14 12 9
Tap Water: Do not drink the tap water; use boiled or sealed bottled water. Wikivoyage says to assume tap water is not potable outside Phnom Penh. Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a 1 litre bottle at about USD 0.53, so a 1.5 litre bottle is about USD 0.80. 12 13 15
Power: 230 V, 50 Hz. Plug types A, C and G. 11 12
SIM Card: Smart, Cellcard and Metfone sell prepaid SIMs; register with a passport. Smart Traveller SIM is 30 GB for 15 days at USD 5, sold at airport Smart booths. The Smart 5G Data page retrieved on 22 October 2026 listed 30 GB for 30 days at USD 6 and 150 GB for 30 days at USD 10. 16 17 18
Banking for Expats: ABA Bank and Canadia Bank have central branches and ATMs. Wikivoyage (as of 2024) says those ATMs pay out up to USD 500, with a USD 5 fee, in dollars or riel. 9
Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses, hostels and furnished apartments. Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a cheap one-bedroom at about USD 207 a month and a city-centre one-bedroom at about USD 293. Wikivoyage nightly doubles run about USD 5-30 (budget), USD 30-100 (mid-range) or over USD 100. 15 9
Cashless Friendly: Cash in dollars and riel is still normal, including at street stalls. Cards work at the Angkor National Museum and at larger hotels and restaurants, and ABA and Canadia ATMs are in the centre. 9
Short Term Rentals: Guesthouses, hotels and hostels cluster around the Old Market and Pub Street. Onederz, a short walk from Pub Street, takes direct bookings for dorms and private rooms. 9 19
Budget Accommodation: Onederz Siem Reap, about a two-minute walk from Pub Street and beside the Angkor Night Market, has pod dorms, private rooms and laundry at USD 1.50 per kg. A 2026 hostel comparison listed its dorm beds from about USD 4.50. 19 20
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: The Old Market (Psar Chas) and Pub Street, within a short walk of restaurants, bars and the Angkor Night Market. 9 19
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: Wat Bo, east of the river, for quieter cafes, and Rose Apple Square (Commune Work), about a 10-minute walk from Pub Street. 9 3

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: Commune Work, Rose Apple Road at Rose Apple Square: day pass USD 10, hot desk USD 90 a month (Monday to Friday, 08:00-20:00), with 300 Mbps Wi-Fi. A dedicated desk is USD 130 a month. 3
Best Cafe for Work: Footprint Cafe, Street 26 in Wat Bo, is open 07:00-22:00, with vegetarian options and a large second-hand book selection (Wikivoyage, updated November 2025). Kaifun cafe sits downstairs from Commune Work. 9 3
Networking Events: Commune Work rents lecture halls and a 147-seat auditorium for workshops, training and talks, and hot-desk members share the floor with other remote workers. 3
Social Events for Expats: Onederz runs weekly game nights and themed events. Pub Street (Street 8), one block from the Old Market, is the nightly bar strip. 19 9

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: There is no metered taxi fleet. Summon a tuk-tuk on Grab or PassApp; a short trip in town is about USD 1.25 (5,000 riel). Onederz puts the airport tuk-tuk at about USD 12-15 and 45-60 minutes. 9 19
Bike/Scooter Rental: Bicycles are about USD 1-8 a day. Gasoline scooters start around USD 8 a day, small electric scooters about USD 10 and larger ones about USD 15. Police fine riders without a helmet about USD 15. 9
Best Beach Nearby: Siem Reap is inland. The coast is at Sihanoukville and the Koh Rong ferries; Air Cambodia flies Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) to Sihanoukville (KOS) year-round. 26 9
Top Regional Airline: Air Cambodia (IATA K6) flies year-round from SAI to Phnom Penh (KTI) and Sihanoukville (KOS). 26
Top International Airline: Direct carriers at SAI include Singapore Airlines (Singapore), Bangkok Airways (Bangkok), AirAsia Cambodia (Kuala Lumpur), Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and Thai AirAsia (Bangkok Don Mueang). 26
Highway Access: National Road 6 runs through town toward Phnom Penh and the Thai border at Poipet. 9
Main Train/Transit Hub: No passenger train serves Siem Reap. Royal Railway's northern line ends at Battambang (timetable checked for October 2026). Intercity buses use edge-of-town terminals, including a station east of the centre; a tuk-tuk into town is about USD 2-3. 25 9
Public Transport Passes: There is no city bus or transit pass. People use tuk-tuks, bicycles and scooters. Livingcost's USD 18.30 monthly transport figure (21 June 2026) is a cost estimate, not a ticket you can buy. 9 15 25
Regional Travel: Giant Ibis runs a VIP bus to Phnom Penh, about 320 km and 6 hours, with Wi-Fi, a power outlet and 20 kg of baggage. The route page does not publish the current fare. 24 25

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: Royal Angkor International Hospital, National Route 6, Phum Kasekam, Khum Sra Ngea. Emergency is 24 hours on +855 63 761 888 and +855 12 235 888. 27 33
Yoga & Wellness Centers: Yoga Space Siem Reap sells a single-class pass for USD 8 (the listed price was USD 14), valid for six months from issue. 22
Gyms & Fitness Centers: Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a monthly gym membership at about USD 34.70. Commune Work members get complimentary access to Bulldogs Fitness Center at Rose Apple Square. 15 3
Laundry Services: Onederz Siem Reap lists laundry at USD 1.50 per kg. 19

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: foodpanda has a Siem Reap restaurant page. Grab is the other ride and delivery app used in town. 28 9
Best Local Dish to Try: Fish amok, steamed fish in a coconut curry. Phare Cafe at the circus lists it, and Livingcost puts an inexpensive lunch at about USD 2.50 (21 June 2026). 10 15
Vegan/Vegetarian Options: Peace Cafe is a vegetarian cafe and runs a vegetarian cooking class. Footprint Cafe on Street 26 has vegetarian and vegan dishes (Wikivoyage, updated November 2025). 29 9
Best Dessert Spots: Wikivoyage lists Bayon Pastry School and Temple Coffee & Bakery among the town's cafes. 9
Affordable Shopping Spots: Old Market (Psar Chas), at Street 9 and Hospital Road, for produce, cooked food and everyday goods. 9
Bar/Nightlife Area: Pub Street (Street 8), one block from the Old Market. Temple Club is still a late bar; Wikivoyage says Angkor What?, across the street, looked permanently closed as of late 2025. 9
Local Brewery: Pomme Brewhouse, on the Wat Damnak side of the river, brews on site and is open 08:30-23:00 daily. A tasting of all four house beers is USD 4, and the house lager is USD 1.75. 21
Street Food Stalls: BBQ stalls set up at dusk on the corner of Street 8 and Street 11 by the Old Market. Phare also serves Cambodian street food from 17:30 before the 20:00 show. 9 10
Popular International Cuisine: Banana Leaf on Pub Street serves Khmer, Asian and Western food and has live music. It opened in 2005, before Pub Street was a nightlife strip. 9

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks: Angkor Wat and the rest of Angkor Archaeological Park. The Phnom Penh Post on 1 June 2026, quoting Angkor Enterprise, put the passes at USD 37 for one day, USD 62 for three days and USD 72 for seven days. 23
Museums & Art Venues: Angkor National Museum, 968 Charles de Gaulle Blvd, daily 08:30-18:00. Wikivoyage lists entry at USD 12 and an audio guide at USD 5 (updated February 2020). 9
Historical Sites: Bayon and Ta Prohm are inside Angkor Archaeological Park and are covered by the same Angkor pass as Angkor Wat. 36 23
Religious Sites: Wat Bo, on Wat Bo Road east of the river (Samdech Tep Vong Street). The grounds include the Center for Khmer Studies reading library. 9 35
Annual Events: Wikivoyage's 2025 holiday list has Khmer New Year on 14-16 April and the Water Festival on 4-6 November. Lunar dates move, so check the year you travel; Chinese New Year also fills buses and rooms. 12
Cultural Districts: Wat Bo, east of the river, is the quieter strip of cafes and restaurants. The Old Market and Pub Street grid is the tourist centre. 9
Theater Venues: Phare, the Cambodian Circus, on the ring road just south of Sok San Road. The show is at 20:00 nightly; adult tickets are USD 18, USD 28 or USD 38. A seasonal 17:00 matinee runs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from November 2026 to March 2027. 10 34 9
Local Markets: Old Market (Psar Chas) and the Angkor Night Market, which Onederz says is about a one-minute walk from the hostel. 9 19
Music Scene: X Bar, 102 Sok San Road, opposite Pub Street: Wednesday jam sessions, weekly DJs and bands, open 15:00 until sunrise. Temple Club on Pub Street plays late. 9
Cooking Classes: Peace Cafe runs a vegetarian class covering fresh spring rolls, papaya salad and amok. The class page does not list the fee. 29
Art Galleries: Phare Boutique, at the circus, shows original art by students of Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang. 10
Historic Buildings: The Grand Hotel d'Angkor, now Raffles, opened in 1929. It is the main French-colonial hotel by the river. 1
Local Heritage: Apsara Theatre on Wat Bo Road performs nightly from 20:30 to 21:30. The city name is popularly taken to mean the defeat of Siam, though scholars treat that story as folk etymology. 9 1

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: Kampong Phluk, a stilt village on the way to Tonle Sap, is about an hour south. Wikivoyage says the village boat is about USD 25 a person on top of the tuk-tuk fare. 9
National Parks Nearby: Preah Jayavarman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park. Khmer Times reported a USD 20 daily fee for foreign visitors, with Cambodian nationals free; the park has a waterfall and a reclining Buddha. 37
Cycling/Walking Paths: A green cycle path runs along the Siem Reap River, and there are forest trails on the roads toward Angkor. Bicycle hire is about USD 1-8 a day. 9
Scenic Viewpoints: Phnom Bakheng, inside Angkor Archaeological Park, is the usual sunset temple and is covered by the Angkor pass. 36 23
Birdwatching Locations: Prek Toal, on Tonle Sap, is a breeding site for large waterbirds including storks, pelicans and the grey-headed fish eagle. It is a full-day trip from town. 36 1

Other Services and Amenities

Libraries & Study Spots: The Center for Khmer Studies keeps an open reading library on Southeast Asia inside the Wat Bo grounds. 9
Community Centers: Commune at Rose Apple Square combines coworking with a cafe and member events. Peace Cafe is a vegetarian cafe with a fair-trade shop and a cooking class. 3 29
Casino & Gaming Halls: No casino licences in Siem Reap province. Prime Minister Hun Manet said so on 16 September 2026, calling it a heritage province. 31

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center): Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a city-centre apartment at about USD 1,082 per m², so a 40 m² unit is about USD 43,300. Knight Frank's H1 2025 condo band was USD 1,100-2,700 per m², with no separate studio average. 15 30
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City): Knight Frank H1 2025 priced landed housing at USD 430-1,700 per m² of floor area, and said sales more than 10 km from the centre were minimal. A 40 m² unit at USD 430 per m² is about USD 17,200. There is no separate suburban apartment index. 30
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a city-centre apartment at about USD 1,082 per m², so a 60 m² unit is about USD 64,900. Knight Frank's H1 2025 condo band was USD 1,100-2,700 per m², with no separate one-bedroom average. 15 30
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Knight Frank H1 2025 priced landed housing at USD 430-1,700 per m², with weak sales beyond 10 km of the centre. A 60 m² unit at USD 430 per m² is about USD 25,800. No separate one-bedroom suburban index was published. 30
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a city-centre apartment at about USD 1,082 per m², so an 80 m² unit is about USD 86,600. Knight Frank's H1 2025 condo band was USD 1,100-2,700 per m², with no separate two-bedroom average. 15 30
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Knight Frank H1 2025 priced landed housing at USD 430-1,700 per m², with weak sales beyond 10 km of the centre. An 80 m² unit at USD 430 per m² is about USD 34,400. No separate two-bedroom suburban index was published. 30
Corporate Tax: Standard corporate income tax is 20% for medium and large taxpayers and permanent establishments. Oil, gas and some mineral exploitation are 30%. Small taxpayers use progressive rates from 0% to 20%. PwC, reviewed 2 April 2026. 7
Dividend Withholding Tax: 14% on Cambodian-source dividends paid to non-residents. PwC's resident withholding list is interest 15%, royalties 15%, rent 10% and services 15%; it does not include dividends. Reviewed 2 April 2026. 32
Tax System: There is no general personal income tax. Residents (domiciled, with a principal abode, or present more than 182 days in 12 months) pay monthly salary tax on worldwide salary. Non-residents pay a flat final 20% on Cambodian-source salary only. 4 6
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 20% on monthly resident cash salary over KHR 12,500,000. Non-residents pay a flat 20%. PwC, reviewed 2 April 2026. 4
VAT: 10% standard VAT on most goods and services. PwC, reviewed 2 April 2026. 5
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: Cambodia has no CFC provision. Related-party prices follow transfer-pricing rules; Prakas 574 has applied since 1 January 2025. 8
Property Tax: Tax on immovable property is 0.1% a year of the assessed value above KHR 100 million. Owners file and pay by 30 September. Agricultural land and some other property are exempt. 5
Property Transaction Tax: Stamp tax is 4% on the transfer of land, buildings and vehicles, and 0.1% on a share transfer. For immovable property the base is the higher of the Ministry of Economy and Finance valuation and the contract price. 5
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: No digital-nomad visa and no nomad tax rate. A tourist visa is 30 days; a longer stay uses the Ordinary (E) visa, which can be extended. More than 182 days in Cambodia, or a home there, makes worldwide salary taxable, up to 20%. 12 6 4

About these guide entries

Method: Researched
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Last changed: Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

Wikipedia: Siem ReapReference
Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Cambodia, September 2026Measurement
Commune Work membershipsOfficial
PwC Cambodia salary tax, reviewed 2 April 2026Professional
PwC Cambodia VAT, property tax and stamp taxProfessional
PwC Cambodia individual residenceProfessional
PwC Cambodia corporate income taxProfessional
PwC Cambodia group taxation and CFCProfessional
Wikivoyage: Siem ReapSecondary
Phare, the Cambodian CircusOfficial
Power plugs and sockets: CambodiaSecondary
Wikivoyage: CambodiaSecondary
Smartraveller CambodiaOfficial
National Bank of Cambodia exchange rateOfficial
Livingcost Siem Reap, updated 21 June 2026Index
Smart Traveller SIMOfficial
Smart SIM registrationOfficial
Smart 5G Data plansOfficial
Onederz Siem ReapOfficial
Hostelz Siem Reap 2026 comparisonListings
Pomme Brewhouse craft beerOfficial
Yoga Space Siem Reap single-class passOfficial
Phnom Penh Post: Angkor ticket prices, 1 June 2026Secondary
Giant Ibis Siem Reap to Phnom PenhOfficial
Cambodia trains, checked 17 October 2026Secondary
Airlines at Siem Reap Angkor (SAI)Secondary
Royal Angkor International Hospital emergencyOfficial
foodpanda Siem ReapOfficial
Peace Cafe vegetarian cooking classOfficial
Knight Frank H1 2025 Siem Reap, via Realestate.com.khSecondary
Phnom Penh Post: no Siem Reap casino licences, 16 September 2026Secondary
PwC Cambodia withholding taxesProfessional
OSM Royal Angkor International HospitalReference
OSM Phare, the Cambodian CircusReference
OSM Wat BoReference
Walkaboutmonkey: Siem Reap temples, museum, Prek ToalSecondary
Khmer Times: Phnom Kulen foreign entry USD 20Secondary

Change history

Oct 31, 2026
- Grocery Delivery Grocerdel or Nham24's grocery section not set
- Gyms & Fitness Centers Angkor Muscle Gym ($1/day local style) or The Place (Luxury fitness, $15/day, $80/month) Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a monthly gym membership at about USD 34.70. Commune Work…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 20% (for income over 12,500,000 KHR per month) 20% on monthly resident cash salary over KHR 12,500,000. Non-residents pay a flat 20%…
- Highway Access National Highway 6 (Connects to Phnom Penh and the Thai border at Poipet) National Road 6 runs through town toward Phnom Penh and the Thai border at Poipet.
- Historic Buildings The Grand Hotel d'Angkor (Raffles); French colonial architecture opened in 1932 The Grand Hotel d'Angkor, now Raffles, opened in 1929. It is the main French-colonial…
- Historical Sites Bayon Temple (The 'face' temple) and Ta Prohm (The 'Tomb Raider' temple) Bayon and Ta Prohm are inside Angkor Archaeological Park and are covered by the same…
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- Internet Speed Average 25-40 Mbps (Fiber is common in central cafes/coworking spaces) Ookla's September 2026 Cambodia medians were 82.71 Mbps fixed download and 215.12 Mbps…
- Language Classes Angkor Khmer Lessons (Private tutors typically $7-$10 per hour) not set
- Laundry Services Found on every corner; approx. $1 per kg (e.g., Lyly Laundry on Wat Bo Road) Onederz Siem Reap lists laundry at USD 1.50 per kg.
- Libraries & Study Spots Grace Center (Wat Damnak Library); quiet, traditional space The Center for Khmer Studies keeps an open reading library on Southeast Asia inside the…
- Local Brewery Siem Reap Brewpub (Corner of Street 5 and Shinta Mani St); craft beers from $4 Pomme Brewhouse, on the Wat Damnak side of the river, brews on site and is open…
- Local Heritage Traditional Apsara Dance performances; night shows at Angkor Village Hotel Apsara Theatre on Wat Bo Road performs nightly from 20:30 to 21:30. The city name is…
- Local Markets Made in Cambodia Market (King's Road); artisan goods and live performances Old Market (Psar Chas) and the Angkor Night Market, which Onederz says is about a…
- Main Train/Transit Hub Siem Reap Bus Station (National Road 6); note: no train service currently reaches Siem… No passenger train serves Siem Reap. Royal Railway's northern line ends at Battambang…
- Museums & Art Venues Angkor National Museum (Charles de Gaulle Blvd); $12 entry Angkor National Museum, 968 Charles de Gaulle Blvd, daily 08:30-18:00. Wikivoyage lists…
- Music Scene Hard Rock Cafe Siem Reap or Laundry Bar for live bands and DJs X Bar, 102 Sok San Road, opposite Pub Street: Wednesday jam sessions, weekly DJs and…
- Must-See Landmarks Angkor Wat Temple Complex (1-day pass $37, 3-day pass $62) Angkor Wat and the rest of Angkor Archaeological Park. The Phnom Penh Post on 1 June 2026…
- National Parks Nearby Angkor Archaeological Park (400 sq km of forest and temple ruins) Preah Jayavarman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park. Khmer Times reported a USD 20 daily…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Phnom Kulen National Park (Waterfalls and reclining Buddha); $20 entry for foreigners Kampong Phluk, a stilt village on the way to Tonle Sap, is about an hour south. Wikivoyage…
- Networking Events Impact Hub Siem Reap; hosts regular workshops and entrepreneur meetups Commune Work rents lecture halls and a 147-seat auditorium for workshops, training and…
- Parcel Delivery Service DHL Express (Highway 6) or J&T Express for domestic shipping not set
- Popular International Cuisine El Camino (Spanish Tapas, Wat Bo Area) or Vitking House (Vegetarian Asian fusion) Banana Leaf on Pub Street serves Khmer, Asian and Western food and has live music. It…
- Population Approx. 140,000 245,494 in the 2019 general census (Wikipedia). Livingcost, updated 21 June 2026, still…
- Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A, C, and G sockets (Universal outlets are standard in many hotels) 230 V, 50 Hz. Plug types A, C and G.
- Property Tax 0.1% annually on property value exceeding 100,000,000 KHR (~$25,000) Tax on immovable property is 0.1% a year of the assessed value above KHR 100 million…
- Property Transaction Tax 4% Stamp Duty on the transfer of title Stamp tax is 4% on the transfer of land, buildings and vehicles, and 0.1% on a share…
- Public Transport Passes None; transportation is decentralized via private tuk-tuks and taxis There is no city bus or transit pass. People use tuk-tuks, bicycles and scooters…
- Regional Travel Giant Ibis Bus (Premier service to Phnom Penh or Bangkok), approx. $15-$19 Giant Ibis runs a VIP bus to Phnom Penh, about 320 km and 6 hours, with Wi-Fi, a power…
- Religious Sites Wat Preah Prom Rath (Modern pagoda in the city center) Wat Bo, on Wat Bo Road east of the river (Samdech Tep Vong Street). The grounds include…
- SIM Card Cellcard or Smart Axiata; approx. $5-$10 for 20GB-40GB monthly data packages Smart, Cellcard and Metfone sell prepaid SIMs; register with a passport. Smart Traveller…
- Scenic Viewpoints Phnom Bakheng at sunset (limited to 300 people at a time) Phnom Bakheng, inside Angkor Archaeological Park, is the usual sunset temple and is…
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Booking.com, and local Facebook Groups (Siem Reap Real Estate) Guesthouses, hotels and hostels cluster around the Old Market and Pub Street. Onederz, a…
- Social Events for Expats Expats in Siem Reap Facebook Group; regular Friday mixers at venues like Miss Wong Onederz runs weekly game nights and themed events. Pub Street (Street 8), one block from…
- Street Art Murals around Kandal Village and the 1961 Coworking/Art Space not set
- Street Food Stalls Night Market vendors along the Siem Reap River (near Old Market bridge) BBQ stalls set up at dusk on the corner of Street 8 and Street 11 by the Old Market. Phare…
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $1,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $72,000 for strata-titled units) Livingcost (21 June 2026) puts a city-centre apartment at about USD 1,082 per m², so a 40…
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $1,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $44,000) Knight Frank H1 2025 priced landed housing at USD 430-1,700 per m² of floor area, and said…
- Table Tennis Spots The Siem Reap Provincial Stadium (on occasion) or private expat villa meetups not set
- Tap Water Not drinkable; use bottled water or filtered refill stations like 'Refill Not Landfill'… Do not drink the tap water; use boiled or sealed bottled water. Wikivoyage says to assume…
- Tax System Residency-based; worldwide income for residents (staying >182 days) There is no general personal income tax. Residents (domiciled, with a principal abode, or…
- Tech Repair Services V-Store (National Road 6) for Apple repairs and laptop maintenance not set
- Theater Venues Phare, The Cambodian Circus; tickets $18-$38 near Ring Road Phare, the Cambodian Circus, on the ring road just south of Sok San Road. The show is at…
- Top International Airline AirAsia, Singapore Airlines (via SilkAir), Thai Airways Direct carriers at SAI include Singapore Airlines (Singapore), Bangkok Airways (Bangkok)…
- Top Regional Airline Cambodia Angkor Air Air Cambodia (IATA K6) flies year-round from SAI to Phnom Penh (KTI) and Sihanoukville…
- VAT 10% Standard Rate 10% standard VAT on most goods and services. PwC, reviewed 2 April 2026.
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options Banllé Vegetarian Restaurant (Wat Bo); organic garden-to-table dining Peace Cafe is a vegetarian cafe and runs a vegetarian cooking class. Footprint Cafe on…
- Wine Bars The Glasshouse Deli & Patisserie or Heritage Suites Bar not set
- Yoga & Wellness Centers Samadhi Yogashala & Wellness Center by Navutu Dreams; $12-$15 per class Yoga Space Siem Reap sells a single-class pass for USD 8 (the listed price was USD 14)…
cleared E-commerce/Online Store, Grocery Delivery, Wine Bars, Street Art, Bonfire-Friendly Spots, Parcel Delivery Service, Tech Repair Services, Table Tennis Spots, Language Classes and Gaming Lounges after the previous places could not be confirmed.

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