Cambodia
Siem Reap
#2 Top 5 cities
A very strong option for people who want a smaller city with a solid expat community, though the economy is strongly tied to tourism.
Country overview
Population
139Β 458
Year-round temperatures
Day: 31°C aΕΎ 35°C
Night: 22°C aΕΎ 26°C
Climate
Hot tropical weather with a more pronounced rainy season but no cool season.
Distance to the sea
330 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
8/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
6/10
Petty theft and robbery require care around nightlife and tourist areas; outside the urban core, stay on established routes because landmines and unexploded ordnance remain in the province.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Monsoon flooding, extreme urban heat and periodic drought affect Siem Reap; floods can disrupt roads and access to services around the Tonle Sap basin.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π¬π§British
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¦πΊAustralians
- π¨π³Chinese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Strong foreign community
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Cafe culture
- +Tourist infrastructure
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βTourism seasonality
- βSmaller job market
- βHigher prices