Bali (Canggu) vs Siem Reap for Digital Nomads
🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) vs 🇰🇭 Siem Reap · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Siem Reap · Faster internet: Siem Reap · Higher Nomad Score: Siem Reap.
Head-to-head
| 🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) | 🇰🇭 Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $1,400 | $850 ★ |
| 1-bed rent | $700 | $380 ★ |
| Food | $320 | $220 ★ |
| Coworking | $120 | $80 ★ |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 65 ★ |
| Affordability | 82 | 96 ★ |
| Weather | 86 ★ | 78 |
| Community | 95 ★ | 70 |
| Nomad Score | 80 | 80 |
| Climate | Tropical, wet Nov–Mar | Tropical, dry Nov–Apr |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Bali (Canggu) or Siem Reap cheaper for digital nomads?
Siem Reap is cheaper — about $850/month vs $1,400/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Bali (Canggu) or Siem Reap?
Siem Reap has faster average broadband (65 Mbps vs 60 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Siem Reap scores 80 vs 80 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.