Moving to Wyoming from Cambodia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Wyoming — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cambodia to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 2.4 times more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR310,000,000 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly $186,000 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cheyenne averages 58°F vs 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Wyoming cheaper than Cambodia?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.1 times more

Groceries

pay 60.0% more

Transportation

pay 45.7% more

Housing

pay 3.7 times more

Childcare

pay 3.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KHR = 0.0002 USD (October 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.

What salary do you need in Wyoming?

What does your salary buy?

KHR310,000,000 → $186,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cambodia to Wyoming, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
2,320 ↓ 28% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cambodia and Wyoming stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

KH
4.9%
WY
34.6%

Cambodia performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

KH
68.5%
WY
89.3%

Wyoming performs significantly better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.3%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$2,872
WY
$67,568

Wyoming generally does better on employment & economy, though Cambodia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KH
70.8 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Wyoming performs significantly better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.

Weather in Wyoming vs Cambodia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Cheyenne Rain: 15.9 in/yr (405 mm)
58° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Cheyenne
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Cheyenne
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Can you move from Cambodia to Wyoming?

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

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Cambodia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 Wyoming than Cambodia?

Day-to-day costs in Wyoming run about 144% higher than Cambodia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KHR310,000,000 comparable salary, that's around $46,500 in Wyoming for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Wyoming?

Working remotely from Wyoming's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Cambodia and Wyoming.

How is healthcare in Wyoming compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

The official language in Wyoming is English. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH
Population 17,847,982 588,753
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Khmer English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 117 911