Moving to Cambodia from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Cambodia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cambodia compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Cambodia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Cambodia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Cambodia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Papua New Guinea 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 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Papua New Guinea?
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
