Hoi An vs Nis: cost of living for digital nomads
Hoi An, 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
- Hoi An is about 1% cheaper than Nis for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Nis against $400 in Hoi An.
- Hoi An scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Nis: 160 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Hoi An is tropical; Nis is temperate.
Hoi An wins 4 of the measured lines; Nis wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hoi An or Nis?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,000/month in Nis, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hoi An or Nis?
Hoi An scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Nis.
Which has faster internet, Hoi An or Nis?
Nis has faster typical internet: 160 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Hoi An.
| Line | Hoi An | Nis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $990 | $1,000 |
| Rent | $400 | $380 |
| Food | $280 | $290 |
| Transport | $40 | $25 |
| Coworking | $80 | $75 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 160 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | 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): Hoi An September 10, 2026, Nis September 11, 2026.