Moving to Cambodia from Gabon
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gabon to Cambodia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gabon to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Gabon and Cambodia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gabon performs better than Cambodia across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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
Gabon generally does better on environment, though Cambodia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Gabon performs better than Cambodia 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
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon 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
Gabon generally does better on family life, though Cambodia leads in life expectancy.
Data: General Direction of Taxes, 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 | Libreville | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Libreville | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Ministry of Water Resources and MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.
Gabon passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting Gabon
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 Gabon and Cambodia.
Is Cambodia safe for expats?
Gabon performs better than Cambodia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Gabon?
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Gabon?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Gabon, the official language is French.
