Moving to Cambodia from Bahamas
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Cambodia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bahamas to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bahamas and Cambodia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Cambodia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Cambodia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Cambodia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bahamas performs better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2010–2016), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016), General Department of Taxation (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nassau | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Nassau | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Ministry of Water Resources and MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 4.2 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 Bahamas and Cambodia.
Is Cambodia safe for expats?
Bahamas 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 32.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 18.9 in Bahamas. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
