Moving to Ukraine from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Ukraine — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 13.7% cheaper than Cambodia overall. A KHR310,000,000 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly UAH2,950,000 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kiev averages 56°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 Ukraine.
What does your salary buy?
KHR310,000,000 → UAH2,950,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine
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Restaurants
pay 26.2% more
Groceries
pay 36.0% less
Transportation
pay 0.6% more
Housing
pay 22.2% less
Childcare
pay 22.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.8% less
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 Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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 performs better than Ukraine across all environment metrics.
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
Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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
Ukraine performs significantly better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016–2021), General Department of Taxation (2016), Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phnom Penh | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia and Ukraine. To live, work, or study long-term in Ukraine, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ukraine's immigration authority.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Ukraine
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ukraine 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 Ukraine than Cambodia?
Generally yes: Ukraine runs about 14% cheaper than Cambodia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KHR310,000,000 comparable salary, that's around UAH737,500 in Ukraine for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ukraine?
With 21.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ukraine 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 Ukraine.
Is Ukraine safe for expats?
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Ukraine leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ukraine is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Cambodia?
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Ukraine compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Ukraine?
The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
