Moving to Peru from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Peru — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia to Peru, you would find that Peru is 19.5% more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,562,500 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly PEN186,231 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°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 Peru.
What does your salary buy?
KHR300,562,500 → PEN186,231
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
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Restaurants
pay 3.7% more
Groceries
pay 17.3% less
Transportation
pay 32.8% more
Housing
pay 1.6% less
Childcare
pay 15.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 84.3% 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 Peru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia 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
Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Peru 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
share of households with internet
Peru 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
share of people below the poverty line
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru 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
Peru generally does better on family life, though Cambodia leads in life expectancy.
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 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia and Peru. To live, work, or study long-term in Peru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Peru's immigration authority.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Required
Peru 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 Peru than Cambodia?
Generally yes: Peru runs about 27% cheaper than Cambodia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KHR300,562,500 comparable salary, that's around PEN46,558 in Peru for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Peru?
With 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Peru 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 Peru.
Is Peru safe for expats?
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Cambodia?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
