Moving to Cambodia from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Hampshire to Cambodia, you would find that Cambodia is 53.4% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly KHR181,347,390 in Cambodia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phnom Penh averages 90°F vs 58°F in Concord, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from New Hampshire to Cambodia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 KHR181,347,390

To maintain the same standard of living in Cambodia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 65.3% less

Groceries

pay 30.7% less

Transportation

pay 12.4% less

Housing

pay 74.0% less

Childcare

pay 80.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 65.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 4007.5 KHR (July 2026)

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?

Real numbers on people moving from New Hampshire to Cambodia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
208 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Cambodia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cambodia?

Top countries of origin for Cambodia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
KH
3.9%

Cambodia performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
KH
60.0%

New Hampshire performs better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
KH
$5,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
KH
70.7 yrs

New Hampshire performs better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Concord Rain: 40.6 in/yr (1032 mm)
58° / 35°F

Avg. annual high / low

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Concord Phnom Penh
Jan–Mar 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 94°/78°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) 90°/76°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Concord Phnom Penh
Jan 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C)
Feb 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C)
Mar 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C)
Apr 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C)
May 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C)
Jun 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C)
Aug 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C)
Sep 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C)
Oct 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C)
Nov 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Dec 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cambodia

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

Cambodia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Cambodia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 New Hampshire?

Generally yes: Cambodia runs about 40% cheaper than New Hampshire on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Cambodia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around KHR45,336,848 in Cambodia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Cambodia?

Working remotely from Cambodia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Hampshire and Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to New Hampshire?

Cambodia performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to New Hampshire?

The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.

What language do they speak in Cambodia?

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

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At a Glance

KH
Population 1,316,470 16,713,015
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages English Khmer
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +855
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 117