Moving to Cambodia from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Cambodia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Cambodia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
KH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
KH
18.8

Angola generally does better on safety, though Cambodia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
KH
$350
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
KH
2.1

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
KH
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
KH
1.1t

Angola performs better than Cambodia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
KH
3.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
KH
1.0%

Cambodia performs significantly better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
KH
$5,100

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Cambodia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
KH
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
KH
29.6

Cambodia performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Phnom Penh
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 94°/78°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 90°/76°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Luanda Phnom Penh
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Cambodia. To live, work, or study long-term in Cambodia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cambodia's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Angola passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia.
Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Cambodia passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cambodia?

With 3.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cambodia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Cambodia.

Is Cambodia safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Cambodia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cambodia is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in health coverage index. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Cambodia?

The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO KH
Population 34,795,287 16,713,015
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages Portuguese Khmer
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +855
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117