Hoi An vs Taghazout: cost of living for digital nomads
Hoi An, Vietnam and Taghazout, Morocco, 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 2% cheaper than Taghazout for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,015).
- Hoi An scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Hoi An: 100 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Hoi An is tropical; Taghazout is arid.
Hoi An wins 4 of the measured lines; Taghazout wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hoi An or Taghazout?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,015/month in Taghazout, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hoi An or Taghazout?
Hoi An scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Taghazout.
Which has faster internet, Hoi An or Taghazout?
Hoi An has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Taghazout.
| Line | Hoi An | Taghazout |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $990 | $1,015 |
| Rent | $400 | $400 |
| Food | $280 | $280 |
| Transport | $40 | $30 |
| Coworking | $80 | $75 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 60 |
| Climate | tropical | arid |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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, Taghazout September 11, 2026.