Moving to Turkey from Cambodia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cambodia to Turkey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cambodia to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 48.9% more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,562,500 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly TRY3,934,999 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°F vs 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cambodia and Turkey.
What does your salary buy?
KHR300,562,500 → TRY3,934,999
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 37.5% more
Groceries
pay 28.8% less
Transportation
pay 47.2% more
Housing
pay 8.9% more
Childcare
pay 2.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 68.9% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Turkey compared to Cambodia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Turkey 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
Turkey 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 Turkey 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
Turkey 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 Turkey 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
Turkey 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 | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkey 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 Turkey than Cambodia?
On average Turkey is around 12% pricier than Cambodia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Turkey?
Budget about TRY983,750 for 3 months in Turkey (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 Turkey?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Cambodia?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
