Moving to Cambodia from Haiti

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Haiti to Cambodia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Haiti to Cambodia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
KH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
KH
18.8

Cambodia performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
KH
$350
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
KH
2.1

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
KH
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
KH
1.1t

Haiti performs better than Cambodia 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

HT
0.3
KH
3.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
KH
1.0%

Cambodia performs significantly better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
KH
$5,100

Cambodia performs significantly better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
KH
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
KH
29.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Haiti passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia.
Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Cambodia passport holders can enter Haiti without a 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cambodia has 3.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cambodia safe for expats?

Cambodia performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cambodia is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Haiti?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Cambodia?

The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT KH
Population 11,334,637 16,713,015
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Khmer
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +855
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 117