Hanoi vs Nis: cost of living for digital nomads
Hanoi, Vietnam and Nis, Serbia, 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
- Nis is about 5% cheaper than Hanoi for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,050).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Nis against $450 in Hanoi.
- Hanoi scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Nis: 160 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Hanoi wins 2 of the measured lines; Nis wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hanoi or Nis?
Nis is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,050/month in Hanoi, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hanoi or Nis?
Hanoi scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Nis.
Which has faster internet, Hanoi or Nis?
Nis has faster typical internet: 160 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Hanoi.
| Line | Hanoi | Nis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| Rent | $450 | $380 |
| Food | $300 | $290 |
| Transport | $40 | $25 |
| Coworking | $90 | $75 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 160 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
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): Hanoi November 9, 2026, Nis September 11, 2026.