Moving to Cambodia from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Cambodia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phnom Penh averages 90°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cambodia compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Cambodia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cambodia performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Macau 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
Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Cambodia leads in unemployment rate.
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
Macau performs better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, 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 | Macao | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Macau performs better than Cambodia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cambodia is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
