The reason Hoi An is a "permanent" place for digital nomads

"Digital nomads" are a post-Covid-19 working trend. Digital nomads mostly come from developed countries, wanting to stay long-term in a country with a reasonable standard of living and tourism potential, to both work and travel locally. The main factor deciding the destination of digital nomads is spending budget, followed by local cultural identity and tourism services.

According to travel news siteTravel Off Path, Hoi An is a rising star, attracting the attention of digital nomads from all over the world. The news site also points out the reasons why Hoi An attracts foreign tourists to live and work remotely for several months to a whole year.

Vietnam is generally an attractive destination for Westerners. Thanks to the affordable cost of living, visitors from developed countries can easily enjoy a high quality of life. In Hoi An, food prices and rent are considered low. In addition, the open visa policy also allows visitors to stay longer without having to reapply for a visa every month.

According to the US travel news site, living in Hoi An costs about 840 USD (21 million VND) per month, including accommodation and daily living expenses. This amount is much less than the rent in any famous city in the US or Western Europe. The food in Hoi An is also considered cheap and delicious. A bowl of pho costs less than 2 USD.

Ancient architecture and unique culture are the second reasons why Hoi An scores with digital nomads. The ancient town here with its yellow walls and "maze-like" alleys is a harmonious combination of many cultures. An American travel news site rated Hoi An as the most beautiful ancient town in Vietnam, imbued with the charming beauty of the past.

The third attraction is Hoi An near the sea, the beach has wild beauty, surrounded by green mountains and hills.

Fourth is the development of tourism services. Hoi An has enough convenient accommodation services, traditional restaurants and diverse Western styles.

In the rankingsNomad List(a platform that updates global digital nomad trends) announced at the beginning of the year that Hoi An received a score of 73.94/100 and was rated as having pleasant weather and clean food. Food safety is always the top concern of foreign visitors to Vietnam.

The fifth reason why Hoi An scores is the issue of safety and security. The atmosphere here is peaceful, without the chaotic traffic like in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. The pace of life in Hoi An is much slower than in big cities, but there is still a certain liveliness in the old town that attracts a lot of tourists.

In addition, Hoi An also has few cases of fraud, robbery or quarrels. American travel news sites say that the safety level in Hoi An is almost absolute. Local people are considered kind and friendly.

Travel Off Pathsuggests that foreign tourists with visas can experience a peaceful city like Hoi An for 3 months. The total cost is about 2,520 USD (64 million VND), much cheaper than other Asian countries. For example, in Tokyo, Japan, tourists have to spend about 2,961 USD (75 million VND) per month and about 4,233 USD (107 million VND) for a month in Singapore.