Bangkok vs Siem Reap for Digital Nomads
🇹🇭 Bangkok vs 🇰🇭 Siem Reap · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Siem Reap · Faster internet: Bangkok · Higher Nomad Score: Bangkok.
Head-to-head
| 🇹🇭 Bangkok | 🇰🇭 Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $1,350 | $850 ★ |
| 1-bed rent | $650 | $380 ★ |
| Food | $320 | $220 ★ |
| Coworking | $120 | $80 ★ |
| Internet (Mbps) | 130 ★ | 65 |
| Affordability | 84 | 96 ★ |
| Weather | 70 | 78 ★ |
| Community | 88 ★ | 70 |
| Nomad Score | 82 ★ | 80 |
| Climate | Tropical, hot & humid | Tropical, dry Nov–Apr |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Bangkok or Siem Reap cheaper for digital nomads?
Siem Reap is cheaper — about $850/month vs $1,350/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or Siem Reap?
Bangkok has faster average broadband (130 Mbps vs 65 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Bangkok scores 82 vs 80 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.