Hanoi vs Walvis Bay: cost of living for digital nomads
Hanoi, Vietnam and Walvis Bay, Namibia, 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 2% cheaper than Walvis Bay for a month of nomad living ($1,050 vs $1,070).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $420 in Walvis Bay against $450 in Hanoi.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Hanoi: 90 Mbps typical against 75 Mbps.
- Hanoi is temperate; Walvis Bay is arid.
Hanoi wins 4 of the measured lines; Walvis Bay wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hanoi or Walvis Bay?
Hanoi is cheaper: about $1,050/month against $1,070/month in Walvis Bay, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hanoi or Walvis Bay?
Hanoi and Walvis Bay score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Hanoi or Walvis Bay?
Hanoi has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 75 Mbps in Walvis Bay.
| Line | Hanoi | Walvis Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $1,070 |
| Rent | $450 | $420 |
| Food | $300 | $310 |
| Transport | $40 | $30 |
| Coworking | $90 | $70 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 75 |
| Climate | temperate | arid |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
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, Walvis Bay September 11, 2026.