Amman vs Hoi An
Hoi An comes out ahead overall, winning 3 of 7 criteria.
Summary
Hoi An edges out Amman overall (6.1 vs 6.1), but the margin is thin enough that a single strong priority — like cost of living — could reasonably flip your personal decision the other way.
Quick answers
Safety: Amman and Hoi An tie on this (7/10 each).
Climate: Hoi An (7/10 vs 6/10).
Overall, Hoi An scores higher (6.1/10 vs 6.1/10) across all seven criteria combined.
Cost of living: Hoi An (8/10 vs 7/10).
Amman and Hoi An are a close call for families based on safety, healthcare and environment.
Hoi An — Hoi An scores higher once we weight toward remote workers who need fast internet and an affordable, pleasant base (6.4 vs 6.6 for Amman vs Hoi An), driven largely by cost of living.
Where each city wins
- +Public transport: notably better than Hoi An (5.0 vs 3.0)
- +Healthcare: slightly better than Hoi An (6.0 vs 5.0)
- +Cost of living: slightly better than Amman (8.0 vs 7.0)
- +Environment & air quality: slightly better than Amman (6.0 vs 5.0)
- +Climate: slightly better than Amman (7.0 vs 6.0)
Which city fits your profile?
Hoi An scores higher once we weight toward remote workers who need fast internet and an affordable, pleasant base (6.4 vs 6.6 for Amman vs Hoi An), driven largely by cost of living.
Amman and Hoi An score within a rounding error of each other for independent workers balancing cost of living against healthcare access, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Amman and Hoi An score within a rounding error of each other for households with kids prioritizing safety, healthcare and clean air, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Hoi An scores higher once we weight toward movers for whom affordability outweighs every other factor (6.3 vs 6.5 for Amman vs Hoi An), driven largely by cost of living.
Amman and Hoi An score within a rounding error of each other for people relocating somewhere unfamiliar who weigh personal safety above all, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Amman and Hoi An score within a rounding error of each other for retirees prioritizing healthcare, climate and a calm environment over nightlife or internet speed, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Amman and Hoi An score within a rounding error of each other for students who need affordability, transit and a lively social scene, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Amman scores higher once we weight toward expatriates relocating for work who lean on safety, healthcare and internet to stay settled and connected (6.2 vs 6.0 for Amman vs Hoi An), driven largely by safety.
Amman and Hoi An score within a rounding error of each other for founders and small business owners who need reliable connectivity and a livable base without big-city costs, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Amman and Hoi An score within a rounding error of each other for early-career movers who want nightlife and transit within budget, without yet prioritizing healthcare or climate, so this comparison won't settle it either way.
Which city should you choose?
Pick Amman if you're a expat — Pick Hoi An instead if you're more of a digital nomad or budget-conscious mover.