Moving to Cambodia from Ethiopia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ethiopia to Cambodia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phnom Penh averages 90°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Ethiopia and Cambodia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ethiopia generally does better on safety, though Cambodia leads in homicide rate.
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 Ethiopia 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
Ethiopia performs better than Cambodia 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
Cambodia performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Cambodia generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.
Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, 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 | Addis Ababa | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Addis Ababa | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia and Cambodia. To live, work, or study long-term in Cambodia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cambodia's immigration authority.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cambodia?
With 3.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cambodia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ethiopia and Cambodia.
Is Cambodia safe for expats?
Ethiopia generally does better on safety, though Cambodia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cambodia is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Ethiopia?
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
