Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia is an Asia base for digital nomads with a typical solo monthly cost around $600, average internet around 30 Mbps, and a safety score of 7.5/10. In our dataset the friendliest months are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, while rainy months to plan around are Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Place feel leans urban with vibes tagged adventure, foodie. Visa: Up to 30 days for most nationalities. Time zone UTC+7.
Key stats for digital nomads
- Cost of living (solo / month): $600
- Long-term monthly estimate: $400
- Median Airbnb (night): $20
- Internet: 30 Mbps (reliability 4/10)
- Power grid stability: 4/10
- Coworking density: Low
- Safety: 7.5/10 (female safety 7/10)
- Visa: Up to 30 days for most nationalities.
- Timezone: UTC+7
- Language: Khmer
- Region: Asia
- Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Rainy months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Avg temperature: 28°C
Vibe tags
- adventure
- foodie
Landscape
- urban
Why go
- Angkor Wat access
- Ultra affordable
- Friendly locals
- Unique culture
- Growing scene
Trade-offs
- Slow internet
- Hot & humid
- Limited infrastructure
Quick answers
How much does it cost to live in Siem Reap as a digital nomad?
About $600 a month for a solo nomad, based on Nomad Spin's data. For longer stays, our long-term monthly estimate is $400. The median Airbnb is $20 a night, which matters most if you book short stays instead of a monthly rental.
Is the internet in Siem Reap good enough for video calls?
Not reliably, so plan a backup. Nomad Spin lists average speeds around 30 Mbps with reliability 4/10 and power grid stability 4/10. Coworking density is Low, so do not count on a coworking fallback. Test your own apartment's connection before a long stay.
How long can I stay in Cambodia as a digital nomad?
Up to 30 days for many passports. Nomad Spin lists a visa on arrival for Cambodia; eligibility and length depend on your nationality. Check whether remote work is allowed on that entry. Verify current rules with official Cambodia government pages before you book.
When is the best time to live in Siem Reap?
November to February are the best months in Nomad Spin's data. The rainy months to plan around are June to September, and the average temperature is about 28 C. Weather trade-offs we list: hot & humid. Other months carry no weather flag in our data.
Is Siem Reap safe for solo female travelers?
Mostly, with normal precautions. Siem Reap scores 7.5/10 for overall safety and 7/10 for female safety in Nomad Spin's data. LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 4/10. Use normal city precautions and check recent local advice for the area you book.
Who should skip Siem Reap as a nomad base?
Skip Siem Reap if these listed trade-offs are dealbreakers: slow internet, hot & humid and limited infrastructure. Its listed strengths are angkor Wat access, ultra affordable and friendly locals. English proficiency scores 5/10 and LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 4/10 in our data.
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