Chiang Mai vs Siem Reap for Digital Nomads
🇹🇭 Chiang Mai vs 🇰🇭 Siem Reap · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Siem Reap · Faster internet: Chiang Mai · Higher Nomad Score: Chiang Mai.
Head-to-head
| 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai | 🇰🇭 Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $1,000 | $850 ★ |
| 1-bed rent | $380 | $380 |
| Food | $300 | $220 ★ |
| Coworking | $100 | $80 ★ |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 ★ | 65 |
| Affordability | 92 | 96 ★ |
| Weather | 82 ★ | 78 |
| Community | 92 ★ | 70 |
| Nomad Score | 87 ★ | 80 |
| Climate | Tropical, dry season Nov–Feb | Tropical, dry Nov–Apr |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Chiang Mai or Siem Reap cheaper for digital nomads?
Siem Reap is cheaper — about $850/month vs $1,000/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Chiang Mai or Siem Reap?
Chiang Mai has faster average broadband (110 Mbps vs 65 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Chiang Mai scores 87 vs 80 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.