🇻🇳 Southeast Asia
Hoi An, Vietnam
Southeast Asia ≈ Partly estimated See Vietnam country profile →
Riverside heritage town. Thin sample (14 contributors) — monthly budgets unavailable and rent figures look noisy (3BR outside > center)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Hoi An climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 10,204 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 180 Mbps | 150 Mbps | 5 ms | 9,330 |
| Mobile | 169 Mbps | 36.9 Mbps | 31 ms | 874 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 26,293.822 VND, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | — | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $285 | VND 7,500K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $393 | VND 10,333K |
| 1BR outside center | $335 | VND 8,800K |
| 3BR city center | $418 | VND 11,000K |
| 3BR outside center | $444 | VND 11,667K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $141 | VND 3,716K |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $88 | VND 2,323K |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $2.28 | VND 60,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $17.11 | VND 450,000 |
| Fast food combo | $3.80 | VND 100,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.03 | VND 105,914 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.12 | VND 29,484 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $61 | VND 1,600K |
| Phone plan / mo | $6 | VND 152,076 |
| Internet / mo | $7 | VND 182,600 |
| Gym membership / mo | $15 | VND 400,000 |
| Cinema ticket | $2.85 | VND 75,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $152 | VND 4,000K |
| International school / yr | $14,617 | VND 384,333K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $30,349 | VND 798,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Vietnam
Country-level research that applies to living in Hoi An — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90-day e-visa (multiple entry available) → that's the ceiling |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | None without employment/marriage |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Vietnam profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo