Amman vs Hanoi: cost of living for digital nomads
Amman, Jordan and Hanoi, 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
- Hanoi is about 30% cheaper than Amman for a month of nomad living ($1,050 vs $1,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $450 in Hanoi against $650 in Amman.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Hanoi: 90 Mbps typical against 45 Mbps.
- Amman is arid; Hanoi is temperate.
Amman wins 0 of the measured lines; Hanoi wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amman or Hanoi?
Hanoi is cheaper: about $1,050/month against $1,500/month in Amman, roughly 30% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amman or Hanoi?
Amman and Hanoi score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Amman or Hanoi?
Hanoi has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 45 Mbps in Amman.
| Line | Amman | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,500 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $650 | $450 |
| Food | $350 | $300 |
| Transport | $90 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 45 | 90 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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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): Amman November 6, 2026, Hanoi November 9, 2026.