Hoi An vs Sofia: cost of living for digital nomads
Hoi An, Vietnam and Sofia, Bulgaria, 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 24% cheaper than Sofia for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,300).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $600 in Sofia.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Sofia: 200 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Hoi An is tropical; Sofia is continental.
Hoi An wins 4 of the measured lines; Sofia wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hoi An or Sofia?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,300/month in Sofia, roughly 24% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hoi An or Sofia?
Hoi An and Sofia score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Hoi An or Sofia?
Sofia has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Hoi An.
| Line | Hoi An | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $990 | $1,300 |
| Rent | $400 | $600 |
| Food | $280 | $360 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $80 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 200 |
| Climate | tropical | continental |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | coast | mountain |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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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, Sofia November 4, 2026.