Kampot, Cambodia
Kampot, Cambodia is an Asia base for digital nomads with a typical solo monthly cost around $800, average internet around 40 Mbps, and a safety score of 7/10. In our dataset the friendliest months are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, while rainy months to plan around are Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Place feel leans seaside with vibes tagged adventure, beach. Visa: Up to 365 days for most nationalities. Time zone UTC+7.
Key stats for digital nomads
- Cost of living (solo / month): $800
- Long-term monthly estimate: $600
- Median Airbnb (night): $36 (estimate)
- Internet: 40 Mbps (reliability 5/10 (estimate))
- Power grid stability: 7/10 (estimate)
- Coworking density: Low
- Safety: 7/10 (female safety 6/10)
- Visa: Up to 365 days for most nationalities.
- Timezone: UTC+7
- Language: Khmer
- Region: Asia
- Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
- Rainy months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Avg temperature: 28°C
Vibe tags
- adventure
- beach
Landscape
- seaside
Why go
- Riverside charm
- Ultra cheap
- Chill
Trade-offs
- Very small
- Slow internet
- Limited
Quick answers
How much does it cost to live in Kampot as a digital nomad?
About $800 a month for a solo nomad, based on Nomad Spin's data. For longer stays, our long-term monthly estimate is $600. The median Airbnb estimate is $36 a night, which matters most if you book short stays instead of a monthly rental.
Is the internet in Kampot good enough for video calls?
Not reliably, so plan a backup. Nomad Spin lists average speeds around 40 Mbps with estimated reliability 5/10 and power grid stability 7/10. Coworking density is Low, so do not count on a coworking fallback. Test your own apartment's connection before a long stay.
How long can I stay in Cambodia as a digital nomad?
Up to 365 days on the E-Visa, per Nomad Spin's data. Eligibility depends on your passport. Verify current rules on official Cambodia government pages. Rules change, so read the official page again before you travel.
When is the best time to live in Kampot?
November to March are the best months in Nomad Spin's data. The rainy months to plan around are June to September, and the average temperature is about 28 C. Other months carry no weather flag in our data.
Is Kampot safe for solo female travelers?
It can be, but take extra care. Kampot scores 7/10 for overall safety and 6/10 for female safety in Nomad Spin's data. LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 3/10. Use normal city precautions and check recent local advice for the area you book.
Who should skip Kampot as a nomad base?
Skip Kampot if these listed trade-offs are dealbreakers: very small, slow internet and limited. Its listed strengths are riverside charm, ultra cheap and chill. English proficiency scores 3/10 and LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 3/10 in our data.
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