Aarhus vs Hoi An: cost of living for digital nomads
Aarhus, Denmark and Hoi An, Vietnam, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Hoi An is about 62% cheaper than Aarhus for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $2,575).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $1,250 in Aarhus.
- Aarhus scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Aarhus: 250 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Aarhus is temperate; Hoi An is tropical.
Aarhus wins 2 of the measured lines; Hoi An wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Aarhus or Hoi An?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $2,575/month in Aarhus, roughly 62% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Aarhus or Hoi An?
Aarhus scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Hoi An.
Which has faster internet, Aarhus or Hoi An?
Aarhus has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Hoi An.
| Line | Aarhus | Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,575 | $990 |
| Rent | $1,250 | $400 |
| Food | $580 | $280 |
| Transport | $75 | $40 |
| Coworking | $170 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 100 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Aarhus September 11, 2026, Hoi An September 10, 2026.