⚖️ City comparison
Hanoi 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 7% cheaper: $816 vs $873 a month all-in for one person.
- Rent is lower in Hoi An: $397 vs $423 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
- Hanoi has more pleasant weather: 4 pleasant months a year vs none in Hoi An, which is hot or humid all year.
- Hoi An is warmer: highs average 2°F more across the year (coldest-month high 75°F vs 71°F in Hanoi; hottest 95°F vs 92°F).
- Internet is faster in Hanoi: 238 vs 197 Mbps median download.
- Same country, same visa and tax rules.
Side by side
| Measure | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | 🇻🇳 Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 81 | 67 |
| 💰 All-in / month | $873 | ≈$816 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $423 | $397 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $450 | $419 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 4 | 0 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 71–92°F | 75–95°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | 66/100 (residents) | Mixed (country stats) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 238 Mbps | 197 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 45.9 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
🇻🇳 Hanoi
5 best months
🇻🇳 Hoi An
3 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Hanoi 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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