Moving to Cambodia from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Cambodia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Cambodia, you would find that Cambodia is 2.3 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,152,664 salary in India would need to be roughly KHR762,383,025 in Cambodia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Cambodia.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,152,664 → KHR762,383,025
To maintain the same standard of living in Cambodia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 2.7 times more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 2.7 times more
Childcare
pay 3.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.6% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from India to Cambodia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cambodia compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cambodia performs significantly better than India 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
Cambodia generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in electricity per capita.
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 India 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
Cambodia generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 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 | Delhi | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Cambodia than India?
On average Cambodia is around 153% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Cambodia?
Budget about KHR190,595,756 for 3 months in Cambodia (based on a ₹7,152,664 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Cambodia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Cambodia: 3.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cambodia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Cambodia safe for expats?
India 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 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to India?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in suicide rate. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 7.3 in India. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to India?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
