Moving to Nevada from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia to Nevada, you would find that Nevada is 3.4 times more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,562,500 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly $122,077 in Nevada to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Carson City averages 66°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 Nevada.

What does your salary buy?

KHR300,562,500 $122,077

To maintain the same standard of living in Nevada

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.0 times more

Groceries

pay 92.9% more

Transportation

pay 2.7 times more

Housing

pay 4.1 times more

Childcare

pay 4.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.0 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 Nevada.

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 Nevada compared to Cambodia.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

KH
3.9%
NV
32.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

KH
60.0%
NV
90.4%

Nevada 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%
NV
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
NV
$63,175

Nevada 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
NV
76.3 yrs

Nevada 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

Carson City Rain: 9.7 in/yr (246 mm)
66° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Carson City
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 72°/41°F (22°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 86°/49°F (30°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Carson City
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°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 Nevada than Cambodia?

On average Nevada is around 63% pricier than Cambodia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Nevada?

Budget about $30,519 for 3 months in Nevada (based on a KHR300,562,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Nevada?

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

How is healthcare in Nevada compared to Cambodia?

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

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

The average high temperature in Carson City is 66°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Carson City receives around 9.7 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Nevada?

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

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At a Glance

KH
Population 16,713,015 2,700,551
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