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Cost of Living in Kampot, Cambodia
Kampot is a city in Cambodia, where a single person can expect to spend about $480 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $217 per month, or $164 outside the centre. Internet is slow at around 20 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Kampot scores 62/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 90°F and winter highs around 88°F, with roughly 189 sunny days a year.
Kampot Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Kampot
How Kampot Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Kampot is cheaper than 98% of them, but sits in the bottom 1% for healthcare.
| Metric | Kampot | World rank | Rank in Asia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $480 | #5 of 340 | #4 of 65 |
| Safety | 62/100 | #170 of 340 | #41 of 65 |
| Healthcare | 22/100 | #339 of 340 | #65 of 65 |
| Internet speed | 20 Mbps | #331 of 340 | #63 of 65 |
| Walkability | 52/100 | #200 of 340 | #31 of 65 |
| Public transit | 5/100 | #335 of 340 | #63 of 65 |
| Food scene | 65/100 | #263 of 340 | #61 of 65 |
| Air quality | 72/100 | #265 of 340 | #35 of 65 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Kampot FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Kampot?
A single person should budget around $480 per month in Kampot, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Kampot?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Kampot averages $217 per month, dropping to about $164 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $417.
Is Kampot safe?
Kampot scores 62/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 68/100.
How fast is the internet in Kampot?
Median download speeds in Kampot are around 20 Mbps — slow for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 12 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Cambodia offer a digital nomad visa?
Cambodia does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 30 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Kampot?
Kampot sees summer highs around 90°F and winter highs near 88°F, with about 189 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 162 days.
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