Vietnam · Asia
Hoi An
Best for: Slow-pace nomads who want a small-town Vietnamese base with beach access.
Mid-tier monthly cost
Full breakdown$1,070/mo
- Rent$500
- Groceries$180
- Dining out$160
- Transport$30
- Utilities$80
- Coworking$120
Climate at a glance
Year heatmapTropical monsoon (coastal)
Best months
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
Annual range: 22°–30°C
FIRE math at this cost
Run scenariosAnnual spend
$12,840
FIRE target (4% SWR)
$321,000
Coast-FIRE @ 7%/30yr
$42,169
Editorial estimates using the standard 4% Trinity-study rule. Run the FIRE calculator for sequence-of-returns risk, custom withdrawal rates, and country-specific tax assumptions.
Visa for nomads
Medium nomad-friendlyPathway
Extendable tourist
Program
—
Typical max stay
6 months
No formal DNV — most nomads use 90-day e-visa with periodic visa runs.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Field notes
Tiny by SE-Asia standards (~120K) but punches above its weight for food, history, and tailoring. An Bang beach is 5km away. Same Vietnam visa-friction story as Da Nang and HCMC.
Coastal subtropical with two distinct seasons: dry-warm (Feb–Aug) and wet-cooler (Sep–Jan). October–November typhoon flood risk is real — the Old Town has been evacuated multiple times in recent years.
Similar bases
Build your stack for Hoi An
- Travel insuranceLong-term, nomad-friendly cover for your stay in Hoi An
- Multi-currency bankingAvoid 4% conversion fees on foreign cards
- eSIM data planDay-one connectivity in Hoi An
- Coworking & colivingDay passes, monthly memberships, verified workspaces in Hoi An
- Flight dealsCheapest routes in and out of Hoi An