Moving to Cambodia from Bahamas

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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?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
KH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
KH
18.8

Bahamas 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

BS
$2,316
KH
$350
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
KH
2.1

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
KH
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
KH
1.1t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Cambodia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
KH
3.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
KH
60.0%

Bahamas performs better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
KH
$5,100

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
KH
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
KH
29.6

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Cambodia leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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)
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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)

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

Visitor 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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Cambodia

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

Cambodia passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cambodia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

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 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 31.2 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 18.5 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.

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At a Glance

BS KH
Population 355,608 16,713,015
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages English Khmer
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +855
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117