Hoi An vs Ubud: cost of living for digital nomads
Hoi An, Vietnam and Ubud, Indonesia, 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 29% cheaper than Ubud for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,400).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $550 in Ubud.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Hoi An: 100 Mbps typical against 30 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Hoi An wins 6 of the measured lines; Ubud wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Hoi An or Ubud?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,400/month in Ubud, roughly 29% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Hoi An or Ubud?
Hoi An and Ubud score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Hoi An or Ubud?
Hoi An has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 30 Mbps in Ubud.
| Line | Hoi An | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $990 | $1,400 |
| Rent | $400 | $550 |
| Food | $280 | $380 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $80 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 30 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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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, Ubud August 30, 2026.