Moving to Cambodia from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Cambodia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Lucia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Cambodia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
KH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
KH
18.8

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Cambodia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
KH
$350
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
KH
2.1

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
KH
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
KH
1.1t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Cambodia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
KH
3.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
KH
1.0%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cambodia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
KH
$5,100

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
KH
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
KH
29.6

Saint Lucia performs better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Phnom Penh
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Castries Phnom Penh
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Saint Lucia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia.
Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Saint Lucia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Cambodia?

The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC KH
Population 167,122 16,713,015
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages English Khmer
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +855
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117