Moving to Venezuela from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 26.4% more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,562,500 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly VEF624,294 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cambodia and Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

KHR300,562,500 VEF624,294

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 76.3% more

Groceries

pay 16.4% more

Transportation

pay 59.9% more

Housing

pay 24.0% less

Childcare

pay 41.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 32.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KHR = 0.0025 VEF (July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Cambodia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
VE
13.2

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KH
60.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
VE
3.4t

Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
VE
$7,704

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela 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
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Cambodia leads in education spending.

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

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Caracas
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Caracas
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela 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 Venezuela than Cambodia?

On average Venezuela is about 17% less expensive than Cambodia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF156,074 for 3 months in Venezuela (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 Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Cambodia?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH VE
Population 16,713,015 29,789,730
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Khmer Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117 171