Hoi An vs Nha Trang
πΆ
Nha Trang has 2x faster internet
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Hoi An
Nha Trang
Total Budget
$900/mo β
$950/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$100/mo β
$120/mo
Meal Out
$2 β
$3
Coffee
$1.5
$1.5
Hoi An is $50/mo cheaper (5% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
π»π³ Hoi An
πΆ Internet50 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+7
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West0h
πΊπΈ US East0h
π¬π§ London4h
π©πͺ Berlin5h
π»π³ Nha Trang
πΆ Internet80 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+7
π£οΈ Englishlow
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West0h
πΊπΈ US East0h
π¬π§ London4h
π©πͺ Berlin5h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Hoi An
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26Β°C
Rainy Days214/year
Best months: April, March
Nha Trang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27Β°C
Rainy Days169/year
Best months: April, January, February, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
21Β°24Β°
Apr
28Β°28Β°
Jul
30Β°29Β°
Oct
26Β°27Β°
Hoi AnNha Trang
π Full Comparison
Category
π»π³Hoi An
π»π³Nha Trang
π°
Monthly Budget
$900
$950
πΆ
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
80 Mbps
Winnerπ‘οΈ
Safety
4.6/5
Winner3.5/5
β
Nomad Score
4.3/10
Winner3.9/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
π
Nightlife
5/10
7/10
WinnerπΆ
Walkability
9/10
Winner6/10
π₯
Community
medium
medium
3
Hoi An wins
vs
2
Nha Trang wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
π»Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
π¦Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
π‘οΈSafety-First
Hoi An
Significantly higher safety rating
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Nha Trang
World-famous nightlife scene
π»π³Hoi 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
- βFlooding during rainy season (Sep-Jan)
- βLimited nightlife options
- βCan feel touristy in Old Town
- βHot and humid in summer months
π»π³Nha Trang
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living under $1000/month
- +Stunning 7km beachfront and turquoise waters
- +Excellent Vietnamese and seafood cuisine
- +Fast improving internet infrastructure with 5G
Cons
- βLimited English proficiency among locals
- βSmaller nomad community than Da Nang or Saigon
- βTourist-oriented pricing in some areas
- βRainy season from September to December with typhoon risk