Moving to Cambodia from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gibraltar to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
KH
1.8

Cambodia performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
KH
1.1t

Cambodia performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
70.2
KH
3.0
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
KH
813 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
KH
$5,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
KH
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
KH
29.6

Gibraltar performs better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Gibraltar

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

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 Gibraltar and Cambodia.

Is Cambodia safe for expats?

Cambodia performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cambodia is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Cambodia?

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

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At a Glance

GI KH
Population 29,573 16,713,015
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages English Khmer
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +855
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117