Moving to Cambodia from New Jersey
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Jersey to Cambodia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Jersey to Cambodia, you would find that Cambodia is 67.1% cheaper than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly KHR100,000,000 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 67°F in Newark, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 69.5% less
Groceries
pay 46.6% less
Transportation
pay 42.5% less
Housing
pay 80.8% less
Childcare
pay 75.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 66.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Cambodia?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → KHR100,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Cambodia
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from New Jersey to Cambodia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How New Jersey and Cambodia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Cambodia performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Jersey 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
share of people below the poverty line
New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Cambodia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New Jersey performs better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), The World Factbook (2016), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Cambodia vs New Jersey
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Newark | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/27°F (9°/-2°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/36°F (14°/2°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Newark | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.6°/-4.4°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (7.7°/-3.2°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 55°/32°F (12.7°/0.2°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.4°/5.3°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.7°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 85°/61°F (29.5°/16.3°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.4°/18.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/57°F (26.5°/14.0°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 69°/45°F (20.4°/7.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 58°/36°F (14.2°/2.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 46°/28°F (7.8°/-2.2°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
Can you move from New Jersey to Cambodia?
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 holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Jersey?
Generally yes: Cambodia runs about 67% cheaper than New Jersey 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 KHR25,000,000 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 Jersey and Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to New Jersey?
Cambodia performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to New Jersey?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 67°F in Newark. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Newark gets 46.2 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In New Jersey, the official language is English.
