Ha Long Bay vs Hoi An
💰
Ha Long Bay saves you $250/month
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Subtropical vs Tropical Wet climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ha Long Bay
Hoi An
Total Budget
$650/mo ✓
$900/mo
Rent (1BR)
$300/mo ✓
$350/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$100/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$1.5
$1.5
Ha Long Bay is $250/mo cheaper (28% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇻🇳 Ha Long Bay
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 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
Ha Long Bay
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days178/year
Best months: December, November, October
Hoi An
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days214/year
Best months: April, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
17°21°
Apr
25°28°
Jul
29°30°
Oct
26°26°
Ha Long BayHoi An
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇻🇳Ha Long Bay
🇻🇳Hoi An
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Monthly Budget
$650
Winner$900
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.6/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.3/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
9/10
Winner👥
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Ha Long Bay wins
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Hoi An wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Ha Long Bay
$250/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Hoi An
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Hoi An
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇻🇳Ha Long Bay
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning natural beauty
- +Extremely affordable cost of living
- +Fresh seafood at incredible prices
- +Peaceful and tranquil environment
Cons
- −Limited coworking spaces and digital nomad infrastructure
- −Internet can be spotty in remote areas
- −Language barrier outside tourist zones
- −Not much nightlife or urban entertainment
🇻🇳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