Side-by-side city decision # Calgary vs Siem Reap. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CalgaryCanada3/6 VS Siem ReapCambodia3/6 $2,295Calgary monthly budget $835Siem Reap monthly budget 245 MbpsCalgary internet 45 MbpsSiem Reap internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Siem Reap Speed Fastest internet Calgary Vibe Best nomad vibe Siem Reap Safety Highest safety Calgary Air Cleanest air Calgary Walk Most walkable Siem Reap Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Calgary](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/calgary.md) Canada 3/6 Budget$2,295 Internet245 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Siem Reap](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/siem-reap.md) Cambodia 3/6 Budget$835 Internet45 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricCalgarySiem Reap Total estimated budget $2,295 $835 1-bed center rent $1,450 $350 Coworking desk $280 $95 Local meal $18 $3 Cappuccino $4.3 $2.4 Gym membership $55 $35 Transport budget $85 $65 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricCalgarySiem Reap Internet speed 245 Mbps 45 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricCalgarySiem Reap Safety index 72/100 68/100 Air quality 82/100 63/100 Walkability 6/10 7/10 Female safety 8/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricCalgarySiem Reap Healthcare quality Excellent Average English proficiency Excellent Good Climate type Cold semi-arid continental Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Jun - Sep Nov - Feb Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Calgary](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/calgary.md) Canada → ### Strengths * Fast, reliable home and coworking internet * Easy access to the Canadian Rockies * Clean city with generally good air quality * English-speaking and highly cashless-friendly * Strong healthcare infrastructure * No provincial sales tax in Alberta ### Trade-offs * High and rising rental costs * Long, cold winters with sudden weather changes * Car dependence outside central neighborhoods * Limited late-night transit in some areas * Downtown can feel quiet after office hours * Visitor status does not authorize remote work for a Canadian employer ### Common visa routes * eTA visitor entry * Temporary Resident Visa * IEC Working Holiday permit [Siem Reap](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/siem-reap.md) Cambodia → ### Strengths * Very affordable apartments, meals, and daily services * Relaxed pace with a strong remote-worker scene * Excellent access to Angkor Archaeological Park * English is widely used in tourism and hospitality * Compact central neighborhoods are easy to explore * Large choice of cafés with workable Wi-Fi ### Trade-offs * Intense heat and humidity for much of the year * Healthcare options are limited for serious medical needs * Power and internet can be less reliable during heavy storms * Tap water is not safe to drink * The new airport is far from the city center * Tourism can make central streets noisy and repetitive ### Common visa routes * Tourist Visa (T-class, 30 days, extendable once) * Ordinary Visa (E-class, renewable with long-stay extensions) * Visa exemption not generally available for most Western passport holders Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.