Moving to Tuvalu from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia to Tuvalu, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tuvaluan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Cambodia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
TV
17.9

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
TV
12.6

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KH
3.0
TV
4.0

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
TV
$5,200

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
TV
28.9

Cambodia generally does better on family life, though Tuvalu leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Tuvalu 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

Can I work remotely from Tuvalu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tuvalu: 4.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tuvalu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH TV
Population 16,713,015 11,544
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Khmer English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +855 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117