Da Nang vs Hoi An
📶
Da Nang has 3x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Da Nang
Hoi An
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$900/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$100/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$1.5
$1.5
Hoi An is $200/mo cheaper (22% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇻🇳 Da Nang
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇻🇳 Hoi An
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Da Nang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days208/year
Best months: April
Hoi An
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days214/year
Best months: April, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
21°21°
Apr
28°28°
Jul
30°30°
Oct
26°26°
Da NangHoi An
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇻🇳Da Nang
🇻🇳Hoi An
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$900
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
4.6/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4.3/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
9/10
Winner👥
Community
medium
medium
1
Da Nang wins
vs
2
Hoi An wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Hoi An
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Da Nang
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇻🇳Da Nang
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living under $1,100/month
- +Fastest 5G speeds in Vietnam (600+ Mbps)
- +Beautiful 6km My Khe Beach with clean sand
- +Growing digital nomad community with regular events
Cons
- −Low English proficiency among locals
- −Rainy season from September to December can be intense
- −Limited nightlife compared to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi
- −Some areas feel like construction zones
🇻🇳Hoi An
Pros
- +UNESCO Ancient Town with stunning architecture
- +Extremely affordable cost of living
- +Amazing local cuisine and street food
- +Very safe with low crime rates
Cons
- −Flooding during rainy season (Sep-Jan)
- −Limited nightlife options
- −Can feel touristy in Old Town
- −Hot and humid in summer months