Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.6 rating
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Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $33/night
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Digital nomad
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Coffee $1.54, dorms avg $11
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Nightlife seeker
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Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
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First-time Europer
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28 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ป๐ณ Hoi An | ๐ฎ๐ฉ Medan | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ11 | $โ11 cheaper | $0/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $24 | $20 cheaper | $3/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $46 | $36 cheaper | $10/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ป๐ณ Hoi An | ๐ฎ๐ฉ Medan |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ1.70 4% less | $โ1.77 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ9.10 | $โ4.42 51% less |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ1.14 36% less | $โ1.77 |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ1.54 3% less | $โ1.59 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ0.23 21% less | $โ0.29 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
๐ป๐ณโผ
Hoi An
Vietnam
61
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $11/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (28 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSnapstay Hoi An (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ11/night
Total hostels15
๐ฎ๐ฉโผ
Medan
Indonesia
51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelDazhong Backpacker's Hostel (8.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ9/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ป๐ณ Hoi An
๐ฎ๐ฉ Medan
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐บ๐ธ US
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Hoi An & Medan
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ป๐ณ Hoi An
28ยฐC
High
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23ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 72mm/month
Best months: Mar, Apr
๐ฎ๐ฉ Medan
No weather data
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ป๐ณ Hoi An
1. Kazimierz KwiatkowskiFree
2. Assembly Hall of the Hainan Chinese CongreโฆFree
3. Ceramic Tiles Museum
4. Cua Dai BeachFree
5. Cรดng Viรชn Vฦฐแปn TฦฐแปฃngFree
๐ฎ๐ฉ Medan
No attraction data
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