Moving to Luxembourg from Cambodia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cambodia to Luxembourg? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cambodia to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 3.6 times more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,750,000 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly €147,211 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cambodia and Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
KHR300,750,000 → €147,211
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.5 times more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 5.1 times more
Childcare
pay 5.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.3 times 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Cambodia to Luxembourg.
people moved from Cambodia to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Cambodia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Cambodia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Cambodia leads in water stress level.
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
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
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 | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia and Luxembourg. To live, work, or study long-term in Luxembourg, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Luxembourg's immigration authority.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Required
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg than Cambodia?
On average Luxembourg is around 129% pricier than Cambodia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Budget about €36,803 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a KHR300,750,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?
Connectivity is usually fine (Luxembourg: 38.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Luxembourg offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Luxembourg safe for expats?
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Cambodia?
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
