# Siem Reap vs Koh Tao

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

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Best Budget
Siem Reap

🌐
Fastest Internet
Koh Tao

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Best Vibe
Koh Tao

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Safest City
Koh Tao

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Cleanest Air
Koh Tao

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Most Walkable
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🏆 Overall Winner: Koh Tao

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[Siem Reap](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/siem-reap.md)

[Cambodia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia.md)

[Koh Tao](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand/koh-tao.md)

[Thailand](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$850
$1120

1-Bed Center Rent
$450
$500

Coworking Desk
$100
$150

Local Meal
$4
$6

Cappuccino
$2.5
$2.5

Gym Membership
$40
$80

Transport Budget
$50
$120

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
30 Mbps
35 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
7/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
60/100
85/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Average

English Proficiency
Average
Average

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
Nov - Feb
Dec - Apr

## [Siem Reap](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/siem-reap.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Very affordable cost of living
* ✅ Rich cultural heritage with Angkor Wat
* ✅ Friendly local community
* ✅ Plenty of cafes and coworking spaces
* ✅ Easy access to temples and nature
* ✅ Growing digital nomad scene

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Hot and humid climate most of the year
* ❌ Frequent power outages
* ❌ Limited healthcare facilities
* ❌ Tap water is not drinkable
* ❌ Poor road infrastructure
* ❌ Visa runs required every 30 days

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Tourist visa (30 days, extendable)
* ▪ Ordinary visa (E-class, 30 days)
* ▪ Business visa (1 year multiple entry)

## [Koh Tao](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand/koh-tao.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ World-class diving
* ✅ Tight-knit nomad community
* ✅ Affordable long-term stays
* ✅ Stunning tropical scenery
* ✅ Laid-back island pace
* ✅ Good yoga and wellness scene

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Limited healthcare facilities
* ❌ Unreliable electricity during storms
* ❌ Slow internet compared to mainland
* ❌ Expensive imported goods
* ❌ No major airport – ferry only
* ❌ Crowded during peak season

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ 30-day visa exempt
* ▪ 60-day tourist visa
* ▪ ED visa (Thai language/volunteer)