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Cambodia vs Laos

Cambodia
Asia
KH flagCambodia
Capital Phnom Penh · 16M people · Riels
Laos
Asia
LA flagLaos
Capital Vientiane · 7M people · Kip
Cost of living
Not enough data
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Not enough data
Getting around
Not enough data
Not enough data
Culture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Passport reach
Cambodia
not scored
Airports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Climate
Depends on you
not scored
Overall
Not enough data to call it.
Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.

Cost of living

monthly median · solo budget

$887/mo
Cambodia
Minimalist $673 · Comfort $1,409
ranks #4 of 95 worldwide
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Laos

Cost in the three biggest cities

KH flagCambodiaLaosLA flag
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap

Cambodia's $887/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Laos has no monthly cost data yet — not enough data to call a winner.

Safety

safety index

Cambodia

1.1/5
Use caution

Laos

2.4/5
Use caution
KH flagCambodiaLaosLA flagGap
Street safety2.1/54.0/5+1.9
Property safety1.1/52.0/5+0.9
Road safety1.0/51.0/5Even
Earthquake safety5.0/54.0/5+1.0
Wildfire safety3.9/52.0/5+1.9
Flood safety2.0/53.0/5+1.0

Cambodia's 1.1/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Laos' 2.4/5 safety score (across 1 scored city) — not enough data to call a winner.

Getting around

transit & transport systems

Cambodia

1.6/5
Plan around it

Laos

1.8/5
Plan around it
KH flagCambodiaLaosLA flagGap
Walkability2.0/52.0/5Even
Transit1.0/51.0/5Even
Cycling1.0/51.0/5Even
Airport access3.1/54.0/5+0.9

Cambodia's 1.6/5 mobility score (across 2 scored cities); Laos' 1.8/5 mobility score (across 1 scored city) — not enough data to call a winner.

Culture

cultural depth

Cambodia

3.0/5
City-dependent

Laos

2.2/5
Selective scene

Top cultural centers

World Heritage sites

Photos via Wikimedia Commons · data UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Cambodia's 3.0/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Laos' 2.2/5 culture score (across 1 scored city) — not enough data to call a winner.

Passport reach

what the passport opens

Cambodia reaches more
KH flagCambodiaLaosLA flagGap
Visa-free destinations2221+1
GDP reach6%7%+1%
Heritage sites reachable174154+20

Cambodia's passport reaches 22 destinations visa-free to Laos's 21 — Cambodia opens more doors without a visa.

Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Airports

international connectivity

KH flagCambodiaLaosLA flagGap
Major airports21+1
Annual passengers———

Cambodia has no annual passenger volume data yet; Laos has no annual passenger volume data yet — not enough data to call a winner.

Climate

where most people live · °C

Depends on you
Cambodia21°C to 41°C
Laos13°C to 39°C
-5°10°20°40°50°

Cambodia runs 21°C to 41°C for most people; Laos runs 13°C to 39°C for most people.

Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.

Cambodia vs Laos: frequently asked

▶Should I move to Cambodia or Laos?
Not enough data to call it. Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.
▶Is Cambodia or Laos cheaper?
Cambodia's $887/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Laos has no monthly cost data yet — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is Cambodia or Laos safer?
Cambodia's 1.1/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Laos' 2.4/5 safety score (across 1 scored city) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is it easier to get around in Cambodia or Laos?
Cambodia's 1.6/5 mobility score (across 2 scored cities); Laos' 1.8/5 mobility score (across 1 scored city) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Does Cambodia or Laos have a richer culture?
Cambodia's 3.0/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Laos' 2.2/5 culture score (across 1 scored city) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which has better flight connections, Cambodia or Laos?
Cambodia has no annual passenger volume data yet; Laos has no annual passenger volume data yet — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which passport is stronger, Cambodia or Laos?
Cambodia's passport reaches 22 destinations visa-free to Laos's 21 — Cambodia opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.
▶What is the climate like in Cambodia versus Laos?
Cambodia runs 21°C to 41°C for most people; Laos runs 13°C to 39°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.
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