Hoi An Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $1,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $80,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
Standard rate 20% |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
5% for individuals |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Worldwide income for tax residents (183+ days in country) |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
35% |
| 🧾 VAT |
Standard 10% (Reduced to 8% for some sectors periodically) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
Yes, Vietnam has introduced basic CFC and transfer pricing regulations |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Very low non-agricultural land tax (approx. 0.03% - 0.15%) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
2% personal income tax on transfer; 0.5% registration fee |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
No specific nomad visa yet; most work on E-visas (90 days) without reporting foreign income |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $88,000) - Note: Foreigners usually on 50-year lease |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $1,400 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $56,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $2,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $120,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $1,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $72,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $1,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $144,000) |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam |
| 👥 Population |
Approx. 152,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Stable fiber optic; Average 75-100 Mbps in most villas and cafes |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
1 USD ≈ 25,400 VND; 1 EUR ≈ 27,200 VND (Vietnamese Dong) |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Not drinkable; Use filtered water or 20L 'La Vie' jugs (approx. 55,000 VND) |
| 🔌 Power |
220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A, C, and G sockets (Type A/C most common) |
| 📶 SIM Card |
Viettel or Vinaphone; 150,000 VND ($6) for 4GB/day monthly plans |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
TPBank (LiveBank 24/7), HSBC, or digital banks like Wise/Revolut for ATMs |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
Monthly villa rentals ($450-$800), Boutique Homestays, and Airbnb |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Partial; QR payments via VietQR/MoMo widely used, cards in hotels, cash for street food |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Airbnb, Booking.com, and Facebook groups like 'Hoi An House Rental' |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
Tribee Kinh Hostel (approx. 180,000 VND/night for a dorm) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
Ancient Town (Hoi An Old Town) for history; Cam Pho for proximity to food |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Cam Chau (central, quiet) or An Bang Beach (coastal vibe, 10 mins from town) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
Hub Hoi An (Cam Chau); Day pass 220,000 VND, Monthly approx. 3,500,000 VND |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
Rosie's Cafe (Old Town) or Nourish Eatery (An Bang Road); Excellent Wi-Fi and power outlets |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Digital Nomad Meetups at Hub Hoi An; Friday Socials at Soul Kitchen An Bang |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Hoi An Expats Facebook Group; Quiz nights at 3 Dragons Sports Bar |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Grab (Car and Bike) - extremely reliable and cheap |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
Hidden Hoi An rentals; Scooters approx. 150,000 VND/day or 1,800,000 VND/month |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
An Bang Beach (4km from city center); Tan Thanh Beach for a quieter vibe |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
Bamboo Airways (Flying from Da Nang International, DAD) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam) or VietJet Air |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
QL1A Coastal Highway connecting Hoi An to Da Nang and Tam Ky |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
Da Nang Railway Station (30km away); Hoi An is served by shuttle buses |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
No formal city pass; Da Nang-Hoi An Bus #1 costs approx. 30,000 VND |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
Private cars to Da Nang ($12), Sleeper buses to Hue ($10), Express boats to Cham Islands |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
Mobile stores along Phan Chau Trinh Street; FPT Shop in Da Nang for major repairs |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
Local community halls in Cam Chau; some villas have tables |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
Hoi An Vietnamese Language Meetups; Private tutors approx. 200,000 VND/hour |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
Hoi An Library (Giai Phong St); limited English books, better to use Hub Hoi An |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
Hoi An Training and Center for Culture and Sports |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Cyber Cafes (Internet Net) located on the outskirts (Hai Ba Trung St) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
Hoiana Resort & Golf (South Hoi An); Luxury casino complex for foreigners |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
VNPost (near the center) or J&T Express for domestic shipping |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
Hoi An Pacific Hospital (Truong Minh Luong St) for basics; Vinmec Danang for emergencies |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Nomad Yoga Hoi An; Single class approx. 200,000 VND |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
SuperFit Hoi An (Ly Thai To); Day pass 100,000 VND, Monthly 800,000 VND |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Local shops on every street (look for 'Giat Ui' signs); 20,000 - 30,000 VND per kg |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
ShopeeFood or GrabFood (Extensive local and western options) |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Cao Lau (exclusive to Hoi An) at Morning Glory (approx. 85,000 VND) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
The Karma Waters or Am Vegetarian; Meals range from 50,000 to 120,000 VND |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
Faifo Coffee (Rooftop views) or Mot Hoi An (Herbal tea and snacks) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
Hoi An Central Market for fresh produce; Ba Le Market for local prices |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Shopee.vn or Lazada.vn (Extremely fast delivery) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
GrabMart or Chopp.vn |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
An Hoi Islet (across the bridge) and the 'Tiger Tiger' bar area |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
7 Bridges Brewing Co. (Taproom in the Old Town area) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
White Marble Wine Bar (Le Loi St); Large selection of international imports |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Phan Chu Trinh Street for Banh Mi Phuong (approx. 35,000 VND) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
Good Morning Vietnam (Italian) or Greek Kitchen Hoi An |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau) and Tan Ky Old House |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
Precious Heritage by Réhahn (Fine art photography gallery and museum) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Fujien Assembly Hall and Quan Cong Temple |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
Chùa Cầu (The Bridge Pagoda) and Phap Bao Pagoda |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Hoi An Lantern Festival (held every full moon of the lunar calendar) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
The UNESCO Ancient Town Zone |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Hoi An Lune Center for the Performing Arts (Teh Dar show) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang St) for lanterns and snacks |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Live acoustic sets at Soul Kitchen; Jazz nights at Tadioto |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Tam Thanh Mural Village (approx. 45 mins south of Hoi An) |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
Red Bridge Cooking School; Approx. $35 - $60 including market tour |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
Couleurs d'Asie by Réhahn - Transversing Vietnamese ethnic culture |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
The Assembly Hall of the Cantonese Chinese Congregation |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
Tailoring legacy; Custom suits and dresses at Bebe Tailor or Yaly Couture |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Bay Mau Coconut Forest (Basket boat tours); Cam Thanh water coconut groves |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Bach Ma National Park (approx. 2 hours north near Hue) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
Cam Kim Island bicycle loop; lush rice paddies and wood-carving villages |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
The rooftop of Faifo Coffee or the Hai Van Pass (1 hour drive north) |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
Thu Bon River Delta and the marshes near Tra Que Vegetable Village |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Sections of Cua Dai Beach (away from major resorts) |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING HOI AN