Bansko vs Hoi An: cost of living for digital nomads
Bansko, Bulgaria 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 6% cheaper than Bansko for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,050).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $450 in Bansko.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Bansko is continental; Hoi An is tropical.
Bansko wins 1 of the measured lines; Hoi An wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bansko or Hoi An?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,050/month in Bansko, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bansko or Hoi An?
Bansko and Hoi An score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bansko or Hoi An?
Bansko and Hoi An have about the same typical internet speed, 100 Mbps.
| Line | Bansko | Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $990 |
| Rent | $450 | $400 |
| Food | $320 | $280 |
| Transport | $30 | $40 |
| Coworking | $90 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | continental | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Bansko
Cheap Bulgarian mountain town with a big winter nomad community and its own coworking festival.
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): Bansko August 30, 2026, Hoi An September 10, 2026.