Hoi An vs Ljubljana

Real cost of living, rent, internet, safety and visa terms for both cities, side by side — then open the interactive tool to weight them against your own priorities.

Hoi An, Vietnam
🇻🇳Vietnam

Hoi An

71Freedom Score#43Global rank$1,050Per month

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.

Ljubljana, Slovenia
🇸🇮Slovenia

Ljubljana

76Freedom Score#30Global rank$2,180Per month

Slovenia's storybook capital — car-free centre, the Alps and Adriatic within reach, and the fastest average internet on this list.

The short answer

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Cost of living

Monthly figures for one person. Rent, meals and coworking are measured values, not shares of the total budget.

ExpenseHoi AnLjubljana
Comfortable budgetper month, all in$1,050✓$2,180
Rent, 1BR city centre$400✓$981
Meal, mid-range$6✓$12
Coworking deskper month$100✓$196
Cost of living indexlower is cheaper40.0✓48.4

Quality of life

Scored 0–100 on the same attributes the match engine weights, so these agree with the interactive tool.

MeasureHoi AnLjubljana
Safety
82
78
Healthcare
48
80
Walkability
88
85
English spoken
35
80
Food & dining
82
75
Nightlife
45
60
Outdoors
70
82
Nomad community
58
50
Climate quality
75
76
Public transit
40
70

Scores, connectivity and paperwork

MeasureHoi AnLjubljana
Freedom Score71/10076/100✓
Global rankof 100 cities#43#30✓
Internet45 Mbps90 Mbps✓
Average temperature79°F52°F
Air quality40/100✓38/100
Airport connectivity35/10052/100✓
Nomad visa45 days free90-day+ stay
Headline tax rateon local income20%24%

Which should you choose?

Choose Hoi An if runs $1,130/mo cheaper, rent is $581/mo lower, it scores higher on safety (82 vs 78) and it is more walkable.

Choose Ljubljana if internet is faster at 90 Mbps, English is more widely spoken and the climate scores better.

What each city is known for

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

Ljubljana

  • Fastest average internet of the new cities (~386 Mbps)
  • Car-free green city centre — exceptionally walkable & safe
  • Alps and Adriatic coast both under two hours away
  • Safe, clean, and central to the rest of Europe

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for digital nomads: Hoi An or Ljubljana?
Ljubljana scores higher on the Freedom Score (76/100 against 71/100), which makes it the stronger all-round base. That is an average, though — if cost, climate or community is what actually decides it for you, the tables above will point the other way as often as not.
Which is cheaper: Hoi An or Ljubljana?
Hoi An is cheaper. A comfortable monthly budget is $1,050 against $2,180, a difference of $1,130 a month or about $13,560 a year. Rent is the biggest single line: $400/mo in Hoi An versus $981/mo in Ljubljana.
Which is safer: Hoi An or Ljubljana?
Hoi An scores higher on safety, 82/100 against 78/100. Safety scores blend crime levels, political stability and healthcare access, and they describe a city as a whole — individual neighbourhoods vary far more than the headline number suggests.
How fast is the internet in Hoi An and Ljubljana?
Hoi An averages 45 Mbps and Ljubljana averages 90 Mbps, so Ljubljana has the headroom if you push large files or run video calls all day.
What visa would I need for Hoi An or Ljubljana?
Hoi An sits in Vietnam (45 days free) and Ljubljana in Slovenia (90-day+ stay). Requirements, income floors and processing times change often, so check the visa and residency guide before you commit to either.
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