Arequipa vs Hanoi: cost of living for digital nomads
Arequipa, Peru 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
- Arequipa is about 5% cheaper than Hanoi for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,050).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Arequipa against $450 in Hanoi.
- Hanoi scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Arequipa is arid; Hanoi is temperate.
Arequipa wins 5 of the measured lines; Hanoi wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Arequipa or Hanoi?
Arequipa is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,050/month in Hanoi, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Arequipa or Hanoi?
Hanoi scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Arequipa.
Which has faster internet, Arequipa or Hanoi?
Arequipa and Hanoi have about the same typical internet speed, 90 Mbps.
| Line | Arequipa | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $380 | $450 |
| Food | $280 | $300 |
| Transport | $30 | $40 |
| Coworking | $80 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 90 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | mountain | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 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): Arequipa September 11, 2026, Hanoi November 9, 2026.