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Hoi An

Vietnam
71Freedom
Score
☀️
79°F
Avg Temp
💰
$1,050
Cost / month
🛰️
45 Mbps
Internet
⌚
GMT+7
Timezone · NYC +11h
📋
45 days free
Visa
📊
Territorial
Foreign income
⏰
8:30 PM
US open (local)

About Hoi An

A UNESCO lantern-lit old town between rice paddies and the river — Vietnam's most picturesque base, with 45-day visa-free and rock-bottom costs.

Hoi An at a Glance

Cost of Living
79
Safety
82
Internet Speed
15
Healthcare
48
Walkability
88
Nightlife
45
Food & Dining
82
Outdoor Activities
70
English Proficiency
35
Weather
75
Visa Friendliness
35
Tax Favorability
80

Why Digital Nomads Choose Hoi An

  • UNESCO old town of lanterns and tailors
  • 45-day visa-free for Westerners
  • Among the cheapest nomad towns
  • Rice paddies and river beaches

Key Facts

Monthly Cost$1,050
Internet Speed45 Mbps
Avg Temp79°F
Safety Score82/100
Country Vietnam

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What the brochures leave out. These are cross-checked against our full database, so a visa upside that a banking rule quietly cancels out shows up here — including Vietnam-wide issues that apply wherever you land.

Warning Visa No nomad visa, and worldwide taxation for residents

Vietnam has no dedicated digital nomad visa. Residents (183+ days) are taxed on worldwide income at 5-35%. Long-term nomads are in a genuine grey zone with no special regime to fall back on. Documentation also requires certified Vietnamese translation.

Verified Sep 6, 2026 · applies to all of Vietnam · rumavi.com

Worth knowing Infrastructure Charm comes at the cost of connectivity

Hoi An scores exceptionally on safety and culture but wifi is the consistent weak point versus Da Nang 30 minutes away. Many residents split time between the two.

Verified Sep 6, 2026 · Hoi An specific · thenomadhq.com

Cost of Living in Hoi An

A comfortable digital-nomad lifestyle in Hoi An runs about $1,050/month. Here's how that breaks down by lifestyle tier and line item — figures in USD.

Backpacker
$700/mo
Hostels, street food, no coworking
Comfortable
$1,050/mo
Private room, coworking, dining out
Luxury
$1,650/mo
Prime rental, premium dining
Line itemHoi An
Rent (1BR, city center)$400/mo
Mid-range restaurant meal$6
Coworking desk$100/mo
Avg local salary$428/mo

Cost-of-living index: 40 (New York City = 100; lower = cheaper). Living costs here sit well below major US cities.

Three alternatives to Hoi An

A comfortable month in Hoi An runs about $1,050. The cheapest place we hold real figures for is Nha Trang at 14% less, and it is in Vietnam too, so your visa and tax position do not change. The other two are the closest trades we have priced — each card says what you gain first and what you give up second.

14%less
Nha Trangsame visa
$900/mo vs $1,050
Same country, so the same visa and tax position, plus faster internet (160 vs 45 Mbps) and better flight links — but less safe.
5%more
Ho Chi Minh Citysame visa
$1,100/mo vs $1,050
Same country, so the same visa and tax position, plus faster internet (300 vs 45 Mbps) and better flight links — but you give up the beach.
38%more
Phuketstep up
$1,450/mo vs $1,050
Faster internet (300 vs 45 Mbps) and livelier nights — but a less walkable city.

Monthly costs from our own database, verified Sep 6, 2026. Comparison is total comfortable monthly cost, not rent alone.

Working Remotely from Hoi An

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
55/100
Reliability
58/100
Coworking
55/100
Remote-Work

Average broadband in Hoi An reaches 45 Mbps, with a reliability score of 55/100. Coworking availability scores 58/100, and the city rates 55/100 for overall remote-work friendliness.

Quality of Life & Safety in Hoi An

Air Quality (AQI)
40
Sunshine
2,000 hrs
Crime Index
18
Climate Comfort
75
Healthcare
48
Walkability
88
Public Transit
40
Utilities
70
Political Stability
65
Expat Community
58
Dating Scene
42
Banking & Payments
48
Flight Connectivity
25

Air quality in Hoi An sits at AQI 40 (good). The city sees around 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. Crime index is 18 (lower = safer).

Visa & Taxes in Vietnam

35/100
Visa Friendliness
Yes
Visa on Arrival
20%
Income Tax Rate
80/100
Tax Friendliness

Hoi An scores 35/100 for visa friendliness; visa-on-arrival is available for many passport holders. The estimated personal income tax rate is around 20%, with a tax-friendliness score of 80/100.

For official, up-to-date visa and tax guidance for Vietnam, see our Visa Intelligence and Tax Intelligence resource hubs.

Is Hoi An a Good City for Digital Nomads?

Hoi An, Vietnam, is ranked by YourLifeMatch with a Freedom Score of 71/100. It stands out as one of the top destinations for remote workers because:

Hoi An Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoi An a good city for digital nomads?

Hoi An scores 71/100 on the YourLifeMatch Freedom Index. Hoi An is a top beach destination for remote workers Monthly cost is around $1,050 with internet speeds near 45 Mbps.

How much does it cost to live in Hoi An?

A comfortable digital-nomad lifestyle in Hoi An costs about $1,050/month. Backpacker budgets run around $700/mo, while a luxury lifestyle can reach $1,650/mo. Rent for a 1BR in the city center is roughly $400/month.

What is the internet speed in Hoi An?

Average broadband in Hoi An is 45 Mbps, with a reliability score of 55/100 and coworking availability at 58/100.

Is Hoi An safe?

Hoi An has a safety score of 82/100 and a crime index of 18 (lower is safer). As with any city, exercise standard precautions and research neighborhoods before settling.

What is the tax rate in Vietnam?

The estimated personal income tax rate in Vietnam is around 20%, with a tax-friendliness score of 80/100. Always consult a tax professional — US citizens must also comply with FATCA and FBAR rules.

Do I need a visa for Hoi An?

Hoi An scores 35/100 for visa friendliness; visa-on-arrival is available. Check our Visa Intelligence hub for the latest official requirements for Vietnam.

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