Chiang Mai vs Hoi An: cost of living for digital nomads
Chiang Mai, Thailand 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 10% cheaper than Chiang Mai for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,100).
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Chiang Mai: 210 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Chiang Mai wins 2 of the measured lines; Hoi An wins 3.
| Line | Chiang Mai | Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,100 | $990 |
| Rent | $400 | $400 |
| Food | $320 | $280 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 210 | 100 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 10/10 | 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. Check the city pages for the dates each was last verified.