Bali (Canggu) vs Hanoi for Digital Nomads
🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) vs 🇻🇳 Hanoi · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Hanoi · Faster internet: Hanoi · Higher Nomad Score: Hanoi.
Head-to-head
| 🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $1,400 | $990 ★ |
| 1-bed rent | $700 | $450 ★ |
| Food | $320 | $240 ★ |
| Coworking | $120 | $85 ★ |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 90 ★ |
| Affordability | 82 | 93 ★ |
| Weather | 86 ★ | 72 |
| Community | 95 ★ | 80 |
| Nomad Score | 80 | 82 ★ |
| Climate | Tropical, wet Nov–Mar | Humid subtropical, cool winters |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Bali (Canggu) or Hanoi cheaper for digital nomads?
Hanoi is cheaper — about $990/month vs $1,400/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Bali (Canggu) or Hanoi?
Hanoi has faster average broadband (90 Mbps vs 60 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Hanoi scores 82 vs 80 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.