Moving to Cambodia from Russia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Russia to Cambodia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Russia to Cambodia, you would find that Cambodia is 0.2% cheaper than Russia overall. A RUB5,336,013 salary in Russia would need to be roughly KHR318,021,070 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Russia to Cambodia.
What does your salary buy?
RUB5,336,013 → KHR318,021,070
To maintain the same standard of living in Cambodia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 12.5% less
Groceries
pay 47.7% more
Transportation
pay 36.0% more
Housing
pay 29.8% more
Childcare
pay 30.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.7% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Russia to Cambodia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Russia to Cambodia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia 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
Russia generally does better on environment, though Cambodia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Russia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cambodia 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
Russia 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
Russia performs better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, 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 | Moscow | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Moscow | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring,
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting Russia
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 Russia?
No — Cambodia is on average about 6% more expensive than Russia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Cambodia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KHR79,505,268 in Cambodia on a RUB5,336,013 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Cambodia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cambodia has 3.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Cambodia safe for expats?
Russia 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 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Russia?
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
