Moving to Slovenia from Cambodia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cambodia to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cambodia to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.2 times more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,750,000 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly €82,544 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Cambodia to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

KHR300,750,000 €82,544

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.0 times more

Groceries

pay 28.6% more

Transportation

pay 67.7% more

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 KHR = 0.0002 EUR (June 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?

How many people actually move from Cambodia to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Cambodia to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

Top countries of origin for Slovenia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cambodia to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
SI
33.3

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KH
60.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
SI
6.3t

Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KH
3.0
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cambodia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
SI
$48,100

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
SI
1.5

Slovenia 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.

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Ljubljana
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Cambodia passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia 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 Slovenia than Cambodia?

No — Slovenia is on average about 28% more expensive than Cambodia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,636 in Slovenia on a KHR300,750,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH SI
Population 16,713,015 2,101,208
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Euro (€)
Languages Khmer Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117 112