Cost of Living

Hoi An, Vietnam

Live cost-of-living data for Hoi An — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
16/ 10084% cheaper than New York
-12% rent since Jul 2026
$350/mo
Median Income
80/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
20/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$350/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$250/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
Food & Groceries
18/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.8/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$20/month
One-Way Ticket$0.6/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.3/km
Utilities
22/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
Healthcare
50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$5/course
Education
45/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$200/month
International Primary School (yearly)$5,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$150/course
Entertainment
28/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
20/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$10/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
Dining Out
22/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$15/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
40/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$4/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$8/pack
Fitness & Sports
25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

120 Mbps
Internet Speed
$75
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
75/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Ancient Town, Cam Chau/An Bang Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoi An cheap to live in?

Hoi An has a cost of living index of 16/100, where New York = 100. It is 84% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $560–$784 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hoi An?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hoi An costs approximately $350/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $250/month.

Is Hoi An good for digital nomads?

Hoi An has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 120 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $75/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Hoi An?

The median net monthly salary in Hoi An is approximately $350 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Hoi An compare to New York for cost of living?

Hoi An (cost index 16) is 84% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,100/month by moving from New York to Hoi An.

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