Hoi An vs Prague: cost of living for digital nomads
Hoi An, Vietnam and Prague, Czechia, 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 50% cheaper than Prague for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,980).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $980 in Prague.
- Prague scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Prague: 150 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Hoi An is tropical; Prague is continental.
Hoi An wins 4 of the measured lines; Prague wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hoi An or Prague?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,980/month in Prague, roughly 50% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hoi An or Prague?
Prague scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Hoi An.
Which has faster internet, Hoi An or Prague?
Prague has faster typical internet: 150 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Hoi An.
| Line | Hoi An | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $990 | $1,980 |
| Rent | $400 | $980 |
| Food | $280 | $480 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $80 | $140 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 150 |
| Climate | tropical | continental |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 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): Hoi An September 10, 2026, Prague November 7, 2026.