Makild nomad city guide

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Compare Siem Reap, Cambodia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Parks
Monthly estimateINR 87,700
Studio rentINR 22,000-INR 50,000
Internet35 Mbps
Safety58/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (40)
PowerOutage risk (43)
CoworkingSparse work scene (31)
Best seasonNov-Feb
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Siem Reap

Siem Reap is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Wat Bo, Taphul, Sala Kamreuk. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-65 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips

Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

The best timing is usually Nov-Feb. Watch out for apr heat when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Siem Reap. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (38)
Crime rate
Moderate (44)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Outage risk (43)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (48)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (31)
Healthcare access
Limited access (33)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (56)
Airport access
Good airport access (73)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (48)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (30)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (36)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (27)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (46)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 22,000-INR 50,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 21,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 6,100 / month
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 42,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Siem Reap, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 150 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 390 / kg
Rice
INR 85 / kg
Milk
INR 100 / litre
Local lunch
INR 220 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 110 / cup

Country context

Country
Cambodia
Airport code
SAI
GDP per person estimate
$2,800
City conservatism estimate
62/100

All table data for Siem Reap

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 87,700
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 22,000-INR 50,000 / month
Average rent
INR 36,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 67 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-65 sqm
Average apartment size
50 sqm / 538 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Wat Bo, Taphul, Sala Kamreuk

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 21,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 150, chicken INR 390/kg, rice INR 85/kg, milk INR 100/L
Eggs
INR 150 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 390 / kg
Rice
INR 85 / kg
Milk
INR 100 / litre
Local lunch
INR 220 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 110 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 4,800 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,300 / month
Internet speed
35 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
SAI
Flight from Mumbai
INR 42,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~11h one-way
Airport distance
39.3 km from city coordinate
Best season
Nov-Feb
Avoid / bad season
Apr heat
Scenic places
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 87,700/month, 35 Mbps, 58/100 safety
General safety estimate
58/100
Women safety estimate
61/100
City conservatism estimate
62/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Basic infrastructure (39)
Cleanliness
Challenging (38)
Crime rate
Moderate (44)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Outage risk (43)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (48)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (31)
Healthcare access
Limited access (33)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (56)
Airport access
Good airport access (73)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (48)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (30)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (36)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (27)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (46)
City population
139,458
City coordinates
13.36179, 103.86056

Country and source context

Country
Cambodia
Country code
KH
Country cities tracked
29
Country GDP
$50B
GDP per person estimate
$2,800
Country conservatism estimate
62/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1822214
Search phrase
Siem Reap Cambodia Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Siem Reap
Country Code
KH
Country
Cambodia
Iata
SAI
Rent Low
22000
Rent High
50000
Internet
35
Food Daily
1400
Cab5km
180
Utilities
4800
Wifi
1300
Flight Inr
42000
Flight Time
8-14h one stop
Area
Wat Bo, Taphul, Sala Kamreuk
Size
35-65 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
Nov-Feb
Avoid Season
Apr heat
Safety
58
City Conservative
62
Country Gdp Pc
2800
Country Gdp B
50
Title Name
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Scenic
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.
Average Rent
36000
Average Sqm
50
Monthly Estimate
87700
Search Phrase
Siem Reap Cambodia Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Latitude
13.36179
Longitude
103.86056
Population
139458
Geo Name Id
1822214
Airport Distance Km
39.30972780748836
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Phnom_Penh

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