Batumi vs Hanoi: cost of living for digital nomads
Batumi, Georgia 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
- Batumi and Hanoi cost about the same per month ($1,050).
- Hanoi scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Hanoi: 90 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Batumi wins 1 of the measured lines; Hanoi wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Batumi or Hanoi?
Batumi and Hanoi cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,050.
Which city is safer, Batumi or Hanoi?
Hanoi scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Batumi.
Which has faster internet, Batumi or Hanoi?
Hanoi has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Batumi.
| Line | Batumi | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $450 | $450 |
| Food | $300 | $300 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $90 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 50 | 90 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Batumi
Georgia's Black Sea resort city — cheap, 1-year visa-free entry, favourable taxes.
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): Batumi November 5, 2026, Hanoi November 9, 2026.