Moving to Guyana from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia to Guyana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Cambodia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
GY
15.2

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
GY
14.0

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KH
60.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
GY
4.6t

Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KH
3.0
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
GY
3.3%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Cambodia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
GY
$49,800

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
GY
22.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Georgetown
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Georgetown
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Guyana 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

Can I work remotely from Guyana?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guyana: 13.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guyana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

KH GY
Population 16,713,015 789,683
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Khmer English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +855 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117