Francistown vs Hanoi: cost of living for digital nomads
Francistown, Botswana 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
- Francistown is about 5% cheaper than Hanoi for a month of nomad living ($995 vs $1,050).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Francistown 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.
- Francistown is arid; Hanoi is temperate.
Francistown wins 5 of the measured lines; Hanoi wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Francistown or Hanoi?
Francistown is cheaper: about $995/month against $1,050/month in Hanoi, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Francistown or Hanoi?
Hanoi scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Francistown.
Which has faster internet, Francistown or Hanoi?
Hanoi has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 70 Mbps in Francistown.
| Line | Francistown | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $995 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $380 | $450 |
| Food | $290 | $300 |
| Transport | $30 | $40 |
| Coworking | $65 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 70 | 90 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 4/10 | 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): Francistown September 11, 2026, Hanoi November 9, 2026.