Moving to Arkansas from Cambodia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cambodia to Arkansas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cambodia to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 2.7 times more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR303,140,952 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly $97,830 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cambodia and Arkansas.

What does your salary buy?

KHR303,140,952 $97,830

To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 51.8% more

Transportation

pay 62.1% more

Housing

pay 3.3 times more

Childcare

pay 4.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KHR = 0.0002 USD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cambodia to Arkansas.

Moved in 2023
2,320 ↓ 28% vs 2022

people moved from Cambodia to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Arkansas compared to Cambodia.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

KH
3.9%
AR
38.3%

Cambodia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

KH
60.0%
AR
84.9%

Arkansas performs significantly better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
AR
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
AR
$47,319

Arkansas 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

KH
70.7 yrs
AR
73.8 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Little Rock
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 56°/38°F (13°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Little Rock
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Cambodia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cambodia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Cambodia?

On average Arkansas is around 30% pricier than Cambodia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?

Budget about $24,458 for 3 months in Arkansas (based on a KHR303,140,952 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Arkansas?

From major Arkansas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Cambodia and Arkansas are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Arkansas?

The official language in Arkansas is English. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH
Population 16,713,015 2,915,918
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Khmer English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 117 911