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Cost of living in Hoi An for digital nomads
What a month in Hoi An, Vietnam really costs: rent, coworking, food and getting around, from sources you can check.
A comfortable week, staying by the night: about $313.
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Prices in Hoi An
| What | Price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, furnished 1-bedFurnished apartment or simple 1 to 2 bedroom house near the centre (VND 8 to 18 million a month); modern houses in An Bang or Cam Thanh run higher | $310 to $700per month | goodmorning-hoian.com expat.com goodmorning-hoian.com |
| Short stayDouble room in a homestay or guesthouse up to a mid-range boutique hotel (VND 300,000 to 1,200,000), per night | $12 to $47per night | vietnamtourism.com goodmorning-hoian.com |
| CoworkingMonthly pass at Hub Hoi An (VND 4,000,000), the town's main dedicated coworking space; most nomads otherwise work from cafes | $156per month | goodmorning-hoian.com wheregoesrose.com |
| Local restaurant mealCao lau, mi quang, com ga or similar at a local eatery (VND 30,000 to 70,000) | $1 to $3per meal | goodmorning-hoian.com vietnamtourism.com |
| Mid-range dinnerFull sit-down meal with a drink at a mid-range restaurant (VND 120,000 to 180,000) | $5 to $7per person | vietnamtourism.com |
| CoffeeCappuccino or latte at a cafe (VND 50,000 to 65,000); local ca phe sua is under $1 | $2 to $2.50per cup | goodmorning-hoian.com wheregoesrose.com |
| Getting aroundScooter rental by the month (VND 1 to 2 million), before fuel; there is no transit pass and bicycles are common in town | $39 to $78per month | goodmorning-hoian.com |
| Phone dataViettel 30-day data package such as SD70 (30GB, VND 70,000) up to around VND 200,000 for bigger plans | $3 to $8per month | cellphones.com.vn goodmorning-hoian.com |
In US dollars, converted at $1 = 25,707 VND on 6 November 2026. How the monthly totals are worked out is below.
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Good to know
Rents are usually paid up front and drop 10 to 20 percent with negotiation or a longer stay. October and November bring heavy rain and flooding, especially in the old town and riverside areas.
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Questions
How much does it cost to live in Hoi An as a digital nomad?
About $628 a month on a lean budget, $1,030 comfortable and $1,440 upscale, including a furnished 1-bed, eating out, coworking, transport and a SIM. Prices checked November 2026.
How much is rent in Hoi An for a month?
A furnished 1-bed in the areas nomads stay costs $310 to $700 a month for a 1 to 3 month stay.
How much is coworking in Hoi An?
A monthly hot desk costs $156.
How much is a week in Hoi An?
About $313 for a comfortable week, staying by the night and eating out, without coworking or flights.
How we price a month
Every number on these pages comes from a source we opened and link to: rental platforms and market reports for rent, coworking spaces' own price pages, transport fare pages, carriers' prepaid plans, and real menus. Prices are converted to US dollars on the date checked. We don't copy other cost of living sites.
A month is a furnished 1-bed rental, two meals out a day and one coffee, a monthly transport pass or typical ride spend, a local SIM, and a coworking desk. Lean uses the low end of each range, comfortable the middle, upscale the top. Stays under 28 nights are priced by the night. Groceries, flights, insurance and visas aren't included.
Prices last checked November 2026. Spot something out of date? Email brad@neworbit.app.