Kampot
Kampot is the dreamiest, most laid-back town in Cambodia a riverside huddle of faded French-colonial shophouses, world-famous pepper plantations, and a large, settled expat-and-nomad community drawn by the slow pace and rock-bottom prices. Sunset boat trips, the cloud-wreathed Bokor Mountain, and the crab shacks of nearby Kep fill the days. The renewable business e-visa, untaxed foreign income, and a USD economy make it one of the easiest long stays in Asia.
Thinking about Kampot, Cambodia? Visa process: Very Easy (no formal waiting period). Rent runs from $350/mo, roughly $810/mo all-in for one person — safety 78/100, internet 58/100 on Jonzy.
Best for: Slow riverside living, Budget digital nomads, French-colonial charm, Pepper farms & nature (Bokor).
- Rent from $350/mo, about $810/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 78/100 · Internet 58/100 · excellent year-round weather.
- Visa: Very Easy process, no formal waiting period.
- Local salaries average around $300/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Kampot
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $350/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $200/mo |
| Transport | $40/mo |
| Healthcare | $50/mo |
| Utilities | $80/mo |
| Other essentials | $90/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $810/mo |
How Kampot stacks up
- Rent eats about 43% of a one-person monthly budget in Kampot — a fairly balanced split across housing and day-to-day costs.
- At ~$810/mo all-in, Kampot runs about 42% cheaper than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$300/mo) covers roughly 37% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is climate (84/100); the weakest is healthcare (50/100).
Is Kampot right for you?
Highlights
- Excellent year-round weather.
- Low rent for the catalog (from $350/mo).
- Straightforward long-stay setup — little to no processing wait.
Quality of life in Kampot
- Safety: 78/100
- Internet speed: 58/100
- Climate: 84/100
- Healthcare: 50/100
- Expat community: 66/100
Taxes in Kampot
Non-residents owe no Cambodian tax on foreign income
Living in Cambodia
Cambodia is a Southeast Asian kingdom of ancient Khmer temples, the Mekong, and a very low cost of living. Non-residents owe no Cambodian tax on foreign income, and the renewable business e-visa makes long stays unusually simple long a backpacker-and-nomad favourite. The US dollar is used alongside the riel.
Kampot relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Kampot?
A single person typically spends about $810/month in Kampot, including rent (from $350/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Kampot?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Kampot: rent from $350, food $200, transport $40, healthcare $50, utilities $80, and other essentials $90 — about $810/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Kampot a good place to relocate?
On this page, Kampot scores 58/100 for internet, 78/100 for safety, and 84/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Kampot?
Long-stay relocation routes for Kampot depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Investor Permit / E-Class Business Visa" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Cambodia against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Kampot?
Core costs for one person run about $810/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $1,100/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $300/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Kampot best for?
Kampot tends to suit slow riverside living, budget digital nomads, french-colonial charm and pepper farms & nature (bokor) — based on its cost profile (about $810/mo all-in), 58/100 internet, 78/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Kampot expensive to live in?
At about $810/mo all-in for one person, Kampot is one of the more affordable cities in the catalog — about 42% below the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Kampot safe to live in?
Kampot scores 78/100 on Jonzy's safety index, reasonably safe by catalog standards. For families specifically it rates 74/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Kampot good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 58/100 — workable but worth verifying per building before signing a lease. The expat and nomad scene rates 66/100, and work-life balance 92/100. Combined with ~$810/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Kampot; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Kampot?
Kampot scores 84/100 for climate — one of the better climates in the catalog. It logs roughly 250 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Kampot?
Typical tax snapshot for Kampot, Cambodia: Non-residents owe no Cambodian tax on foreign income. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.