Bengaluru vs Hoi An: cost of living for digital nomads
Bengaluru, India 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 3% cheaper than Bengaluru for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,025).
- Hoi An scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Bengaluru: 200 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Bengaluru wins 3 of the measured lines; Hoi An wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bengaluru or Hoi An?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,025/month in Bengaluru, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bengaluru or Hoi An?
Hoi An scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Bengaluru.
Which has faster internet, Bengaluru or Hoi An?
Bengaluru has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Hoi An.
| Line | Bengaluru | Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,025 | $990 |
| Rent | $400 | $400 |
| Food | $250 | $280 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $110 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 100 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 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): Bengaluru September 11, 2026, Hoi An September 10, 2026.