Cambodia vs Thailand

Cambodia
Asia
Capital Phnom Penh · 16M people · Riels
Thailand
Asia
Capital Bangkok · 69M people · Baht
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
Thailand
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
Minimalist $673 · Comfort $1,409
ranks #4 of 95 worldwide
$1,089/mo
Minimalist $841 · Comfort $1,792
ranks #24 of 95 worldwide

Cost in the three biggest cities

Cambodia's $887/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's $1,089/mo monthly cost (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Safety

safety index

Cambodia

1.1/5
Use caution

Thailand

2.3/5
Use caution
Street safety2.1/53.0/5+0.9
Property safety1.1/53.0/5+1.9
Road safety1.0/51.0/5Even
Earthquake safety5.0/54.0/5+1.0
Wildfire safety3.9/53.9/5Even
Flood safety2.0/51.1/5+0.9

Cambodia's 1.1/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's 2.3/5 safety score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Getting around

transit & transport systems

Cambodia

1.6/5
Plan around it

Thailand

2.4/5
Plan around it
Walkability2.0/52.0/5Even
Transit1.0/52.9/5+1.9
Cycling1.0/51.0/5Even
Airport access3.1/52.1/5+1.0

Cambodia's 1.6/5 mobility score (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's 2.4/5 mobility score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Culture

cultural depth

Cambodia

3.0/5
City-dependent

Thailand

4.3/5
Rich culture

World Heritage sites

Photos via Wikimedia Commons · data UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Cambodia's 3.0/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's 4.3/5 culture score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Passport reach

what the passport opens

Thailand reaches more
Visa-free destinations2239+17
GDP reach6%36%+30%
Heritage sites reachable174425+251

Cambodia's passport reaches 22 destinations visa-free to Thailand's 39 — Thailand 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

Major airports213+11
Annual passengers—118M—

Cambodia has no annual passenger volume data yet; Thailand's 118M passengers/yr annual passenger volume (across 13 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Climate

where most people live · °C

Depends on you
Cambodia21°C to 41°C
Thailand20°C to 40°C
-5°10°20°40°50°

Cambodia runs 21°C to 41°C for most people; Thailand runs 20°C to 40°C for most people.

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

Cambodia vs Thailand: frequently asked

▶Should I move to Cambodia or Thailand?
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 Thailand cheaper?
Cambodia's $887/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's $1,089/mo monthly cost (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is Cambodia or Thailand safer?
Cambodia's 1.1/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's 2.3/5 safety score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is it easier to get around in Cambodia or Thailand?
Cambodia's 1.6/5 mobility score (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's 2.4/5 mobility score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Does Cambodia or Thailand have a richer culture?
Cambodia's 3.0/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Thailand's 4.3/5 culture score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which has better flight connections, Cambodia or Thailand?
Cambodia has no annual passenger volume data yet; Thailand's 118M passengers/yr annual passenger volume (across 13 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which passport is stronger, Cambodia or Thailand?
Cambodia's passport reaches 22 destinations visa-free to Thailand's 39 — Thailand 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 Thailand?
Cambodia runs 21°C to 41°C for most people; Thailand runs 20°C to 40°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.