⚖️ City comparison
Da Nang vs Hoi An
Two cities in Vietnam, compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet and how easy it is to stay.
The short version
- Hoi An is 14% cheaper: $816 vs $952 a month all-in for one person.
- Rent is lower in Hoi An: $397 vs $513 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
- Neither has a pleasant month: both are hot or humid all year.
- Similar temperatures: coldest-month highs 74°F vs 75°F, hottest 95°F vs 95°F.
- Internet is faster in Da Nang: 252 vs 197 Mbps median download.
- Same country, same visa and tax rules.
Side by side
| Measure | 🇻🇳 Da Nang | 🇻🇳 Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 82 | 67 |
| 💰 All-in / month | $952 | ≈$816 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $513 | $397 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $439 | $419 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 0 | 0 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 74–95°F | 75–95°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | 77/100 (residents) | Mixed (country stats) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 252 Mbps | 197 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 14.9 µg/m³ | n/a |
| 🗣️ English | Moderate (EF) | Moderate (EF) |
| 🏥 Healthcare access (WHO) | High | High |
| 👩 Women's safety & rights | Moderate | Moderate |
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ equality | Moderate | Moderate |
| ✈️ Flight to the US (est.) | ~14h to Seattle | ~14h to Seattle |
| 🕘 US work-hour overlap | 0 h | 0 h |
| 🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport) | 90 days | 90 days |
| 🛂 Nomad visa | No nomad visa | No nomad visa |
| 🧾 Tax if resident | 🟡 Moderate · Worldwide income, top 35% | 🟡 Moderate · Worldwide income, top 35% |
Best months to be there
🇻🇳 Da Nang
2 best months
🇻🇳 Hoi An
3 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Da Nang climate · Hoi An climate.
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research
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