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Siem Reap vs Phnom Penh: which is cheaper?

Siem Reap and Phnom Penh side by side: rounded USD levels by segment, risk categories on record and the legal status of Cambodia — built on 124 reports, the latest from 2026-09-01.

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Prices side by side (USD, rounded)

SegmentSiem ReapPhnom PenhShort time≈ $20–100≈ $25–30

Both columns show the same kind of aggregated ranges as the city pages: at least two observations per segment, rounded to dollars. Exact local figures — in the bot.

Verdict

Phnom Penh runs cheaper than Siem Reap on most compared segments.
Composite score: Siem Reap 6.6/10, Phnom Penh 6.5/10 — Siem Reap ranks higher. The score blends scale, variety, quality, availability, prices, safety, law.

Safety signals on record

Siem Reap: tourist scams.

Phnom Penh: police raids, tourist scams.

Data behind this page: 41 reports for Siem Reap, 83 reports for Phnom Penh; the latest observation is dated 2026-09-01.

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Quick answers — Siem Reap vs Phnom Penh

Which is cheaper — Siem Reap or Phnom Penh?

Compared segments: short time: ≈ $20–100 vs ≈ $25–30. Overall, Phnom Penh runs cheaper on the compared segments. Exact local-currency ranges, by district — one question in the bot.

Siem Reap or Phnom Penh: which is better?

Composite score: Siem Reap 6.6/10, Phnom Penh 6.5/10 — Siem Reap ranks higher. The score blends scale, variety, quality, availability, prices, safety, law.

Is it legal in Cambodia?

Illegal, informally tolerated. Both cities share that status — this is general information, not legal advice; verify your jurisdiction.

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