# Puerto Viejo vs Hoi An

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Hoi An

🌐
Fastest Internet
Hoi An

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Best Vibe
🤝 Tie

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Safest City
Hoi An

🌿
Cleanest Air
Puerto Viejo

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Most Walkable
Hoi An

🏆 Overall Winner: Hoi An

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[Puerto Viejo](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/costa-rica/puerto-viejo.md)

[Costa Rica](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/costa-rica.md)

[Hoi An](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam/hoi-an.md)

[Vietnam](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$1230
$900

1-Bed Center Rent
$600
$350

Coworking Desk
$150
$120

Local Meal
$10
$3

Cappuccino
$3.5
$1.5

Gym Membership
$50
$35

Transport Budget
$30
$50

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
25 Mbps
40 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
8/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
55/100
80/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Average

English Proficiency
Average
Average

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
Feb - Apr
Feb - Apr

## [Puerto Viejo](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/costa-rica/puerto-viejo.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Stunning Caribbean beaches and surf breaks
* ✅ Lively reggae and Afro-Caribbean culture
* ✅ Affordable lifestyle compared to rest of Costa Rica
* ✅ Strong expat and digital nomad community
* ✅ Abundant wildlife and jungle adventures
* ✅ Laid-back, stress-free atmosphere

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Unreliable internet with frequent outages
* ❌ Limited healthcare facilities (clinic only, hospital far)
* ❌ High humidity and mosquito presence year-round
* ❌ Few coworking spaces; most work from cafes
* ❌ Bumpy roads and limited public transport
* ❌ Occasional petty theft, especially at night

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Tourist visa (90 days)
* ▪ Border run to Panama
* ▪ Digital nomad visa (pending)

## [Hoi An](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam/hoi-an.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Incredibly affordable cost of living
* ✅ Rich cultural heritage and ancient town
* ✅ Delicious and cheap street food
* ✅ Friendly and welcoming locals
* ✅ Beautiful beaches and countryside
* ✅ Strong community of digital nomads

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Heavy rain and flooding from October to December
* ❌ Tourist crowds in the Old Town
* ❌ Limited nightlife options
* ❌ Air conditioning can be weak in budget accommodations
* ❌ Occasional power cuts during storms
* ❌ Language barrier outside tourist areas

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ E-visa (90 days single entry)
* ▪ Visa on arrival (pre-approval needed)
* ▪ 45-day visa exemption for many countries