Can I save money living in Siem Reap?

[kingofallasians]

I get a pension of around $1100 USD per month.

 

Would it be possible to actually live in Siem Reap and actually save some of that money a month?  Even if I go out every now and then or indulge in a boom or two?

[KhunLA]

19 minutes ago, kingofallasians said:

I get a pension of around $1100 USD per month.

 

Would it be possible to actually live in Siem Reap and actually save some of that money a month?  Even if I go out every now and then or indulge in a boom or two?

$1100 might give you a decent existence + some nightlife, but don't think much will be left over, if any for savings.

 

Hope you have an 'oops fund', and not just living month to month.

[scubascuba3]

Thailand is cheap, probably cheaper than Siem Reap, Isaan maybe cheapest

[kingofallasians]

13 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Thailand is cheap, probably cheaper than Siem Reap, Isaan maybe cheapest

Where else in Thailand?

[Jingthing]

Truth in posting here.

I've never been to Siem Reap but I've watched a lot of cost of living, apartment hunting videos about the place.

You need to compare like to like places between Thailand and Cambodia.

Siem Reap is a desirable place to live there.

Perhaps it can be compared somewhat to Chiang Mai in quality of amenities for expats except for the poor health care options there.

So a better question is Siem Reap cheaper for the same level of living than Chiang Mai?

My guestimate is YES, and if you choose cheap accomodations you should be able to save some money. maybe 100 to 400 dollars a month max.

Now if you're willing to living in some bummphuck Isaan backwater, yeah you could go even cheaper.

[scubascuba3]

26 minutes ago, kingofallasians said:

Where else in Thailand?

Anywhere you can live cheaply if you want, I'm sure in Pattaya many people live on 20k-30k baht, Thais definitely do

[it is what it is]

5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Anywhere you can live cheaply if you want, I'm sure in Pattaya many people live on 20k-30k baht, Thais definitely do

 

for sure possible, but depends on your expectations/lifestyle, everyone to their own, but i'd rather be back home than have to live here an a pittance.