Hoi An vs Tirana: cost of living for digital nomads
Hoi An, Vietnam and Tirana, Albania, 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 18% cheaper than Tirana for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $520 in Tirana.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Hoi An: 100 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Hoi An is tropical; Tirana is mediterranean.
Hoi An wins 6 of the measured lines; Tirana wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hoi An or Tirana?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,200/month in Tirana, roughly 18% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hoi An or Tirana?
Hoi An and Tirana score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Hoi An or Tirana?
Hoi An has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Tirana.
| Line | Hoi An | Tirana |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $990 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $400 | $520 |
| Food | $280 | $340 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $80 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 60 |
| Climate | tropical | mediterranean |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| 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, Tirana November 10, 2026.