Amman vs Hoi An: cost of living for digital nomads
Amman, Jordan 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 34% cheaper than Amman for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $650 in Amman.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Hoi An: 100 Mbps typical against 45 Mbps.
- Amman is arid; Hoi An is tropical.
Amman wins 0 of the measured lines; Hoi An wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amman or Hoi An?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,500/month in Amman, roughly 34% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amman or Hoi An?
Amman and Hoi An score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Amman or Hoi An?
Hoi An has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 45 Mbps in Amman.
| Line | Amman | Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,500 | $990 |
| Rent | $650 | $400 |
| Food | $350 | $280 |
| Transport | $90 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 45 | 100 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| 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, Hoi An September 10, 2026.