Hoi An
Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage city of 1,000-year-old merchant streets, a 16th-century Japanese covered bridge, Chinese assembly halls, and tailor shops that can make a bespoke suit in 24 hours. The Ancient Town's lantern-lit alleys and the Thu Bồn River create some of the most atmospheric evenings in Southeast Asia. An Bang Beach is a 10-minute bicycle ride from the Ancient Town white sand, cheap sun loungers, and outstanding seafood restaurants. The digital nomad community is large, well-organised, and based primarily around An Bang and Cẩm Châu. A furnished studio in a quiet riverside lane costs $300–450/month.
In Hoi An, Vietnam, local salaries average around $400/mo and rent starts at $400/mo (about $755/mo all-in). Safety 74/100, a mild, fairly pleasant climate — compare visas and full costs on Jonzy.
Best for: Digital nomads, Beach lifestyle, Heritage culture.
- Rent from $400/mo, about $755/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 74/100 · Internet 60/100 · a mild, fairly pleasant climate.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 6 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $400/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Hoi An
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $400/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $160/mo |
| Transport | $35/mo |
| Healthcare | $40/mo |
| Utilities | $50/mo |
| Other essentials | $70/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $755/mo |
How Hoi An stacks up
- Rent eats about 53% of a one-person monthly budget in Hoi An — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$755/mo all-in, Hoi An runs about 46% cheaper than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$400/mo) covers roughly 53% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is climate (78/100); the weakest is internet (60/100).
Is Hoi An right for you?
Highlights
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
- Low rent for the catalog (from $400/mo).
- Clean air (AQI ~35).
Quality of life in Hoi An
- Safety: 74/100
- Internet speed: 60/100
- Climate: 78/100
- Healthcare: 60/100
- Expat community: 76/100
Taxes in Hoi An
0% on foreign income (non-resident)
Living in Vietnam
Vietnam is a fast-growing Southeast Asian economy with extraordinary street food, rich history, and a youthful energy. Its territorial tax system means non-residents owe nothing on foreign-sourced income. The 90-day e-Visa is available online for most Western nationalities no border runs needed. The dong (VND) has been broadly stable against the USD for the past decade.
Hoi An relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Hoi An?
Budget roughly $755/mo all-in for one person in Hoi An — rent from $400/mo, plus food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and everyday extras. It has a solid, growing expat community, so ready-made shortcuts on where to live exist.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Hoi An?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Hoi An: rent from $400, food $160, transport $35, healthcare $40, utilities $50, and other essentials $70 — about $755/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Hoi An a good place to relocate?
Hoi An has a mild, fairly pleasant climate and a solid, growing expat community, with a moderate visa process (about 6 weeks). Those are catalog averages — Jonzy ranks Hoi An against 355 other cities for your specific income, passport, and priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Hoi An?
Long-stay relocation routes for Hoi An depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Digital Nomad Visa / Business Owner Residence" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Vietnam against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Hoi An?
Core costs for one person run about $755/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $1,100/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $400/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Hoi An best for?
Hoi An tends to suit digital nomads, beach lifestyle and heritage culture — based on its cost profile (about $755/mo all-in), 60/100 internet, 74/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Hoi An expensive to live in?
At about $755/mo all-in for one person, Hoi An is one of the more affordable cities in the catalog — about 46% below the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Hoi An safe to live in?
Hoi An scores 74/100 on Jonzy's safety index, reasonably safe by catalog standards. For families specifically it rates 78/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Hoi An good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 60/100 — workable but worth verifying per building before signing a lease. The expat and nomad scene rates 76/100, and work-life balance 92/100. Combined with ~$755/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Hoi An; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Hoi An?
Hoi An scores 78/100 for climate — a comfortable climate for most of the year. It logs roughly 245 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Hoi An?
Typical tax snapshot for Hoi An, Vietnam: 0% on foreign income (non-resident). Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.