Essaouira vs Hanoi: cost of living for digital nomads
Essaouira, Morocco 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
- Hanoi is about 1% cheaper than Essaouira for a month of nomad living ($1,050 vs $1,060).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $420 in Essaouira against $450 in Hanoi.
- Hanoi scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Hanoi: 90 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
- Essaouira is arid; Hanoi is temperate.
Essaouira wins 4 of the measured lines; Hanoi wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Essaouira or Hanoi?
Hanoi is cheaper: about $1,050/month against $1,060/month in Essaouira, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Essaouira or Hanoi?
Hanoi scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Essaouira.
Which has faster internet, Essaouira or Hanoi?
Hanoi has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 70 Mbps in Essaouira.
| Line | Essaouira | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,060 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $420 | $450 |
| Food | $290 | $300 |
| Transport | $30 | $40 |
| Coworking | $80 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 70 | 90 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| 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): Essaouira September 11, 2026, Hanoi November 9, 2026.