Side-by-side city decision # Siem Reap vs Trujillo. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Siem ReapCambodia2 VS TrujilloPeru2 $850Siem Reap monthly budget $680Trujillo monthly budget 30 MbpsSiem Reap internet 40 MbpsTrujillo internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Trujillo Speed Fastest internet Trujillo Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Siem Reap Air Cleanest air Siem Reap Walk Most walkable Tie 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 [Trujillo](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/peru/trujillo.md) Peru 2/6 Budget$680 Internet40 Mbps Vibe7/10 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 $680 1-bed center rent $450 $350 Coworking desk $100 $120 Local meal $4 $3.5 Cappuccino $2.5 $2.5 Gym membership $40 $30 Transport budget $50 $30 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 30 Mbps 40 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 60/100 55/100 Air quality 70/100 65/100 Walkability 6/10 6/10 Female safety 6/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 5/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Average English proficiency Average Basic Climate type Tropical monsoon Subtropical desert Best time to visit Nov - Feb Dec - Apr 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) [Trujillo](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/peru/trujillo.md) Peru → ### Strengths * Very low cost of living * Excellent ceviche and local cuisine * Mild, dry climate year-round * Rich colonial and Moche history * Reliable internet in most areas * Friendly locals ### Trade-offs * Limited English spoken outside tourist areas * Safety concerns in certain neighborhoods at night * Tap water is not drinkable * Occasional power outages * Uber and ride-hailing not widely available * Coworking spaces are basic ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (90 days) * Rentista visa * Digital nomad visa (ongoing pilot) 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.