Moving to Cambodia from Venezuela
What to Expect
Considering a move from Venezuela to Cambodia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Venezuela to Cambodia, you would find that Cambodia is 20.7% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly KHR360,386,720 in Cambodia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Venezuela and Cambodia.
What does your salary buy?
VEF748,088 → KHR360,386,720
To maintain the same standard of living in Cambodia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 40.9% less
Groceries
pay 6.0% more
Transportation
pay 22.0% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.9% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cambodia compared to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela 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
Venezuela performs better than Cambodia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Venezuela 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
Venezuela 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
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in gdp per capita.
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
Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Cambodia leads in education spending.
Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, 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 | Caracas | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Caracas | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) |
| Aug | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) |
| Sep | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH),
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.
Venezuela passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on Arrival
Cambodia passport holder visiting Venezuela
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 Venezuela?
On average Cambodia is around 20% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Cambodia?
Budget about KHR90,096,680 for 3 months in Cambodia (based on a VEF748,088 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
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?
Venezuela 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 12.6 in Venezuela.
How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Venezuela?
Venezuela performs better than Cambodia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).
What's the weather like in Cambodia compared to Venezuela?
The average high temperature in Phnom Penh is 90°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Phnom Penh receives around 51.8 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language in Cambodia is Khmer. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.
