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Accommodation in Siem Reap can be found for approximately $300-400 USD for a 10-day stay, offering comfortable options. A budget of $900 for two days allows for a very luxurious experience. A monthly budget of $500-600 USD is considered sufficient for basic living expenses, including housing, without excessive spending on dining out.

Accommodation prices vary significantly in Cambodia. Sihanoukville tends to have higher prices for 4-star hotels, especially near Otres Beach. Apartments for short stays (around 5 days) are difficult to find, as locals often prefer monthly rentals. Kampot and Siem Reap offer more affordable accommodation options, with monthly rentals potentially available for as low as $150. Popular booking platforms among locals are Booking.com and Airbnb, while Trip.com is less utilized by Khmer people, though popular with Russian tourists. The high season in Cambodia generally starts in November, with September and October being the rainiest months.

Payment for Airbnb bookings in Cambodia may be problematic with certain foreign bank cards, such as Sberbank's Mastercard. It is advisable to verify card compatibility before making reservations.

The Cambodian hospitality rental market presents both challenges and opportunities. Many property owners or management companies prefer long-term rentals (monthly) over short-term (daily/weekly) due to the increased organizational work involved, such as cleaning, laundry, and aggregator commissions. Investors seeking maximum returns often struggle to find competent management services capable of handling short-term rentals effectively. There is a significant unmet demand for reliable short-term rental management services in Cambodia, indicating a substantial market opportunity for those willing to take on the responsibility.

In Cambodia, local Khmer users primarily utilize Booking.com and Airbnb for accommodation bookings. Tourists, particularly from China, frequently use Trip.com. Russian-speaking tourists also often prefer Trip.com due to payment convenience, as not all possess international bank cards. The main tourist demographics originate from Asia, followed by the Middle East, Europe, and Western continents. The estimated number of Russian-speaking tourists in the country is around 10,000. Cambodia is investing in its hospitality sector through international training agreements. Currently, Facebook and TikTok are the dominant channels for local businesses for sales and self-promotion.

In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the standard government electricity tariff is approximately $0.18 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Rates of $0.25 per kWh may be common in newer apartment buildings or serviced apartments. If charged $0.25 per kWh, especially when using air conditioning, the electricity bill can become significant. Residents in traditional Khmer-style apartments often pay closer to the $0.18 rate. Consumers paying significantly above $0.18 per kWh might be overcharged by property owners.