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Kampot Prices & Cost of Living 2026
Cambodia ยท Tourist ยท small town โ Kampot is about 81% cheaper than New York. Not just exchange rates: what a fair price is, where it turns into a rip-off, and what that means in your money.
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Kampot travel difficulty
Agree tuk-tuk fares before riding; PassApp/Grab also work here
Many expat-run guesthouses and cafes, so English is easy
Small riverside town; tuk-tuk or scooter out to Bokor and Kep
Cash in dollars/riel; few places take cards
Quiet and safe; avoid scooter rides on unlit roads at night
Good to knowBring plenty of small, crisp US dollar notes from Phnom Penh
Handy apps: PassApp ยท Grab
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In your money
Kampot is about 81% cheaper than New York
Based on 8 things travelers buy most, compared with New York. Each pair of bars is the same purchase in both cities, converted to your currency. Set your own city and currency in โMy basisโ above.
Kampot in numbers
- ๐28 local meals
- โ50 coffees
- ๐บ80 beers
- ๐28 5-km taxi rides
- ๐12 h of massage
- ๐จ2.8 hotel nights
- Local meal3 h 2 min ยท New York 52 min
- Coffee1 h 44 min ยท New York 15 min
- Beer1 h 5 min ยท New York 23 min
- Taxi3 h 2 min ยท New York 59 min
- Cocktail & wine#17 cheapest
- Massage#22 cheapest
- Beer#26 cheapest
- Transit#141 priciest
- Bottled water#174 cheapest
Kampot price guide & rip-off thresholds
Kampot travel budget
Per person per day, estimated. Flights and shopping not included.
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How to spend money in Kampot
US dollars are used everywhere; change under $1 comes back in riel.
Not required. $1โ2 for tuk-tuk drivers, guides and massages is common.
Local places charge the menu price; hotels and upscale restaurants may add tax and service.
PassApp and Grab fix tuk-tuk fares upfront. On the street, agree the price before you get in.
Haggling is normal at markets (Russian Market, Old Market) and with tuk-tuks.
Don't drink tap water.
Drivers raising the fare on arrival; for Angkor day tours, lock in route and price before setting off.
Live prices reported in Kampot
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FAQ
Is Kampot cheaper than New York?
Across 8 things travelers buy most (meals, coffee, beer, taxis, hotelsโฆ), Kampot is about 81% cheaper than New York. A local meal is about $3.5 and a coffee about $2.
How hard is Kampot to travel?
Averaging rip-offs, language, getting around, payments and safety, Kampot scores 3.0/5 โ 'hard'. The main thing to watch is payments (4/5): Cash in dollars/riel; few places take cards. Tip: Bring plenty of small, crisp US dollar notes from Phnom Penh
Is Kampot good for first-time travelers?
It is doable, but go prepared (3.0/5). Payments: Cash in dollars/riel; few places take cards. Tip: Bring plenty of small, crisp US dollar notes from Phnom Penh
What is a realistic daily budget for Kampot?
Mid-range (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides) is about $69.5 a day. Guesthouses and street food bring it to about $25.6; 4-star and restaurants push it to about $140.
How much does it cost to live in Kampot for a month?
A short-term studio (about $536) plus food, transport and a SIM (about $515) comes to roughly $1,051 a month. A local long-term lease (studio about $200) brings it down a lot.
How much should a taxi cost in Kampot?
For 5 km in town, expect $2.8 โ $5.6; anything above $6.72 is suspicious. PassApp and Grab fix tuk-tuk fares upfront. On the street, agree the price before you get in.
Do you tip in Kampot?
Not required. $1โ2 for tuk-tuk drivers, guides and massages is common. Local places charge the menu price; hotels and upscale restaurants may add tax and service.
Can you use cards in Kampot?
US dollars are used everywhere; change under $1 comes back in riel.
Where do these numbers come from?
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in the median of what people actually paid.
Fair range & rip-off line โ each item gets its own spread (tight for transit, wide for street food). Above 1.2ร the top of the fair range is flagged as a likely rip-off.
Budgets add up item prices for the lifestyle described above. Peak season and prime tourist spots run higher.
Exchange rate as of October 2026: 1 USD = $1. Last updated 2026-10-05.