Moving to Russia from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Russia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia to Russia, you would find that Russia is 32.2% more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,562,500 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly RUB5,463,140 in Russia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Moscow averages 48°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 Russia.
What does your salary buy?
KHR300,562,500 → RUB5,463,140
To maintain the same standard of living in Russia
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Restaurants
pay 45.6% more
Groceries
pay 17.8% less
Transportation
pay 1.8% more
Housing
pay 5.5% more
Childcare
pay 44.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.4% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Cambodia to Russia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Russia?
Top countries of origin for Russia's foreign-born residents.
- 3,268,263
- 2,558,907
- 1,146,175
- 766,918
- 763,879
- 591,025
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106.112
Cambodia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Cambodia and Russia 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 Russia 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
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia 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 Russia 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
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cambodia leads in unemployment rate.
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
Russia 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 | Moscow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Moscow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia and Russia. To live, work, or study long-term in Russia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Russia's immigration authority.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Russia 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 Russia than Cambodia?
Generally yes: Russia runs about 5% cheaper than Cambodia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Russia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KHR300,562,500 comparable salary, that's around RUB1,365,785 in Russia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Russia?
With 24.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Russia 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 Russia.
Is Russia safe for expats?
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Russia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Russia is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Russia compared to Cambodia?
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Russia, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Russia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Russia compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Moscow is 48°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Moscow receives around 27.2 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Russia?
The official language in Russia is Russian. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
