Daily costs per person in USD. The Angkor temple pass is the main expense — food, transport, and accommodation in Siem Reap are among the cheapest in Southeast Asia.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: USD / KHR (៛ Riel) (USD is primary; riel for change < $1)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $5–12 | $20–60 | — | |
| Food | $5–10 | $15–30 | — | |
| Transport | $3–10 | $15–20 | — | |
| Temple Pass | $37 | $37 | — | |
| Drinks | $1–3 | $5–10 | — | |
| Daily Total | $51–72 | $92–157 | — |
Money-saving tips
Buy your temple pass the evening before
The ticket office sells passes from 5pm the previous day. Buy your 1-day pass ($37) the evening before and get a free sunset entry that day. Saves queue time in the morning and maximises your early entry advantage.
Tuk-tuk to Ta Prohm is the smart move
From Siem Reap centre to Ta Prohm is 12km. A tuk-tuk half-day to Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, and Srah Srang costs $12–15. Negotiate the evening before and include wait time. Bicycles are possible but the roads are long and hot.
USD everywhere, small bills essential
Everything at Angkor is priced in USD. Bring $1, $5, and $10 notes — vendors and tuk-tuk drivers struggle to change $20+. The temple stalls near Ta Prohm sell water ($0.50) and coconuts ($1) — bring cash.
Food near the temples is cheap but limited
A cluster of stalls east of Ta Prohm sells rice, noodles, and curry for $2–4. Coconut water and fruit are $0.50–1. Better to have a big breakfast in town before heading out than rely on temple-area food for lunch.
