Moving to Kenya from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Kenya — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia to Kenya, you would find that Kenya is 0.1% cheaper than Cambodia overall. A KHR303,140,952 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly KES5,778,638 in Kenya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Cambodia to Kenya.
What does your salary buy?
KHR303,140,952 → KES5,778,638
To maintain the same standard of living in Kenya
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Restaurants
pay 14.2% less
Groceries
pay 37.4% less
Transportation
pay 47.6% more
Housing
pay 19.1% less
Childcare
pay 10.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.0% more
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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Cambodia and Kenya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cambodia performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
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
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya 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
Kenya performs significantly better than Cambodia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Cambodia performs better than Kenya 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
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cambodia generally does better on family life, though Kenya leads in infant mortality.
Data: General Department of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phnom Penh | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia and Kenya. To live, work, or study long-term in Kenya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kenya's immigration authority.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Kenya passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kenya than Cambodia?
Generally yes: Kenya runs about 40% cheaper than Cambodia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Kenya?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KHR303,140,952 comparable salary, that's around KES1,444,660 in Kenya for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
With 1.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kenya can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cambodia and Kenya.
Is Kenya safe for expats?
Cambodia performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Cambodia?
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
