Hoi Anis 43% cheaper β BDI "Fair" (52/10) vs Kota Kinabalu "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $β11/night vs $β12/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forβ¦
Traveler type
π»π³ Hoi An
π²πΎ Kota Kinabalu
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.6 rating
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12 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 $36/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $1.54, dorms avg $11
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Coffee $2.77, dorms avg $12
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
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Beer $2.56, 12 hostels
First-time Europer
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28 attractions
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25 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π»π³ Hoi An | π²πΎ Kota Kinabalu | You Save / day |
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Shoestring Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β11 cheaper | $β20 | $9/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $24 cheaper | $35 | $12/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $46 cheaper | $65 | $18/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π»π³ Hoi An | π²πΎ Kota Kinabalu |
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| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β1.70 53% less | $β3.59 |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β9.10 11% less | $β10.25 |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β1.14 55% less | $β2.56 |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β1.54 44% less | $β2.77 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.23 89% less | $β2.05 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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BDI: Fair
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Moderate dorm prices (avg $11/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSnapstay Hoi An (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β11/night
Total hostels15
π²πΎ48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Moderate dorm prices (avg $12/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelFaloe Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$β12/night
Total hostels12
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π»π³ Hoi An
π²πΎ Kota Kinabalu
City to City
Getting Between Hoi An & Kota Kinabalu
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π»π³ Hoi An
π§ Rainfall: 72mm/month
Best months: Mar, Apr
π²πΎ Kota Kinabalu
π§ Rainfall: 182mm/month
Best months: Mar
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
π²πΎ Kota Kinabalu
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