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
7/ 10093% cheaper than New York
$650/mo
Median Income
82/100
Safety
10%
Income Tax
tropical monsoon
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)$400/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$300/month
3-Bed House (City Center)$800/month
Food & Groceries
15/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.8/kg
Transportation
20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$0/month
Bike Rental (1 day)$5/day
Motorbike Rental (1 month)$75/month
Utilities
25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$40/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
Healthcare
30/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$20/visit
Dentist Visit$30/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$4/course
Education
25/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$200/month
International Primary School (yearly)$4,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$150/course
Entertainment
20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Old Town Entrance Ticket$5/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)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
15/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$15/meal
Local Pho Bowl$2.5/meal
Childcare
25/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$3/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$8/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

80 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old Town, Cua Dai Beach, An Bang Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoi An cheap to live in?

Hoi An has a cost of living index of 7/100, where New York = 100. It is 93% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $260–$364 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hoi An?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hoi An costs approximately $400/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $300/month.

Is Hoi An good for digital nomads?

Hoi An has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 80 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Hoi An?

The median net monthly salary in Hoi An is approximately $650 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

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

Hoi An (cost index 7) is 93% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,325/month by moving from New York to Hoi An.

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