Hoi Anis 41% cheaper β BDI "Fair" (52/10) vs Koh Rong "Fair" (47/10). Dorms avg $β11/night vs $β14/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forβ¦
Traveler type
π»π³ Hoi An
π°π Koh Rong
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.6 rating
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20 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $33/night
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Private rooms avg $48/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $1.54, dorms avg $11
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Coffee $2.38, dorms avg $14
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
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Beer $0.99, 20 hostels
First-time Europer
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28 attractions
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4 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π»π³ Hoi An | π°π Koh Rong | You Save / day |
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Shoestring Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β11 cheaper | $β19 | $8/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $24 cheaper | $33 | $9/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $46 cheaper | $60 | $14/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π»π³ Hoi An | π°π Koh Rong |
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| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β1.70 55% less | $β3.74 |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β9.10 39% less | $β14.90 |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β1.14 | $β0.99 13% less |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β1.54 35% less | $β2.38 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.23 86% less | $β1.65 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Moderate dorm prices (avg $11/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSnapstay Hoi An (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β11/night
Total hostels15
π°π47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelNest Beach Club (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$β14/night
Total hostels20
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π»π³ Hoi An
π°π Koh Rong
City to City
Getting Between Hoi An & Koh Rong
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π»π³ Hoi An
π§ Rainfall: 72mm/month
Best months: Mar, Apr
π°π Koh Rong
π§ Rainfall: 90mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
π»π³ Hoi An
1. Kazimierz KwiatkowskiFree
2. Assembly Hall of the Hainan Chinese Congreβ¦Free
3. Ceramic Tiles Museum
4. Cua Dai BeachFree
5. CΓ΄ng ViΓͺn VΖ°α»n TượngFree
π°π Koh Rong
1. High Point Zip LineFree
2. Mangrove SwampFree
3. Palm Beach Bungalow ResortFree
4. Rocks windy stonesFree
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