Hoi An, Vietnam

Cost of Living in Hoi An, Vietnam

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Hoi An costs approximately $671 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $399. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Hoi An is a city in Vietnam, where a single person can expect to spend about $671 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $399 per month, or $339 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 151 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Hoi An scores 78/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 93°F and winter highs around 74°F, with roughly 308 sunny days a year.

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Monthly Cost$671≈ $22/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$399
Internet151 Mbps
Safety78/100
Avg Temp84°F

Hoi An Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$1.93
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$18.32
McDonald's Combo Meal$3.86
Cappuccino$1.46
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$1.16
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$0.32

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.46
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$0.84
Eggs (12)$1.52
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$1.73
Apples (1 lb)$1.16
Bananas (1 lb)$0.41
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.48
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.47
Water (1.5L Bottle)$0.48
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$7.71
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$1.16

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$0.23
Monthly Transit Pass$3.86
Taxi Start$0.92
Taxi (1 Mile)$1.14
Gasoline (1 Liter)$0.82
VW Golf (New)$30,777.95

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$61.71
Mobile Phone Plan$5.82
Broadband Internet$7.51

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$15.43
Cinema Ticket$2.89
Preschool (Monthly)$154.28
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$14,823.30

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$23.14
Nike Running Shoes$54

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$398.54
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$339.41
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$424.26
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$449.97
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$143.33
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$89.58

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$289.27
Mortgage Interest Rate10.34%

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Hoi An

Internet151 Mbps
Safety78/100
Healthcare57/100
Public Transit15/100
Walkability70/100
Nightlife30/100
Food Scene92/100
Fine Dining12/100
Coffee Culture45/100
Air Quality59/100
Green Spaces55/100
Culture82/100
Beaches78/100
Hiking40/100
Surfing10/100
Coworking Spaces18

Hoi An FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Hoi An?

A single person should budget around $671 per month in Hoi An, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.

How much is rent in Hoi An?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Hoi An averages $399 per month, dropping to about $339 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $424.

Is Hoi An safe?

Hoi An scores 78/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 78/100.

How fast is the internet in Hoi An?

Median download speeds in Hoi An are around 151 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 18 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa?

Vietnam does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders should check current entry requirements before traveling.

What is the weather like in Hoi An?

Hoi An sees summer highs around 93°F and winter highs near 74°F, with about 308 sunny days and 225 rainy days per year.

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