Side-by-side city decision # Siem Reap vs Los Angeles. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Siem ReapCambodia2 VS Los AngelesUnited States3 $850Siem Reap monthly budget $3,400Los Angeles monthly budget 30 MbpsSiem Reap internet 120 MbpsLos Angeles internet Decision summary Los Angeles Los Angeles leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Siem Reap Speed Fastest internet Los Angeles Vibe Best nomad vibe Los Angeles Safety Highest safety Tie Air Cleanest air Siem Reap Walk Most walkable Los Angeles Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Siem Reap](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/siem-reap.md) Cambodia 2/6 Budget$850 Internet30 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Los Angeles](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-states/los-angeles.md) United States 3/6 Budget$3,400 Internet120 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 Total estimated budget $850 $3,400 1-bed center rent $450 $2,300 Coworking desk $100 $350 Local meal $4 $18 Cappuccino $2.5 $5.5 Gym membership $40 $50 Transport budget $50 $100 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 30 Mbps 120 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 60/100 60/100 Air quality 70/100 65/100 Walkability 6/10 7/10 Female safety 6/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Good English proficiency Average Excellent Climate type Tropical monsoon Mediterranean Best time to visit Nov - Feb Apr - Jun 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. [Siem Reap](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/siem-reap.md) Cambodia → ### Strengths * 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 ### Trade-offs * 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 ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (30 days, extendable) * Ordinary visa (E-class, 30 days) * Business visa (1 year multiple entry) [Los Angeles](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-states/los-angeles.md) United States → ### Strengths * Diverse cultural scene * Year-round mild climate * Abundant coworking spaces * World-class food * Access to beaches and mountains * Strong networking opportunities ### Trade-offs * High cost of living * Notorious traffic congestion * Homelessness and safety concerns * Smog and air quality * Expensive public transit * Earthquake risk ### Common visa routes * B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa * ESTA (Visa Waiver) * O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability) 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.