Hoi An Scores

  • Safety: In general, the situation in Hoi An is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Education: In terms of the quality of education in Hoi An, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

  • Healthcare: The average level of medical care is sufficient. In some clinics, there is a lack of modern equipment and personnel.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1100.
  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.

  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Hoi An does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Hoi An.

  • Quality of life: Hoi An performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet.
  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Hoi An has very low salaries as low as $181 a month.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Hoi An is extremely difficult.

  • Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Hoi An is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Hoi An directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Hoi An is fine.

  • Air quality: The air in Hoi An is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
  • Entertainment: There are several places where you can relax and have a good time with friends.

  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.