City, Vietnam
Cost of living in Da Nang
How much a month costs in Da Nang
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $771–1,230 (₫20M–32M).
Prices in Da Nang
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₫9M–18M | $347–694 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₫5M–10M | $193–385 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₫120,000–250,000 | $4.6–9.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₫700,000–1.5M | $27–58 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫35,000–65,000 | $1.3–2.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫120,000–280,000 | $4.6–10.8 |
| Cappuccino | ₫30,000–65,000 | $1.2–2.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫20,000–55,000 | $0.8–2.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫40,000–80,000 | $1.5–3.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₫400,000–1.2M | $15–46 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
Value for money: 87/100
A value score of 87/100 means Da Nang gives more quality of life per dollar than 86% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 61/100. It's the 16th most affordable of 21 places we cover in Vietnam.
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Cost of living across Vietnam
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cao Bang | $462–694 | 99/100 |
| Mai Chau | $462–771 | 98/100 |
| Ha Giang | $539–848 | 94/100 |
| Phong Nha | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Quy Nhon | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Can Tho | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Ninh Binh | $539–925 | 96/100 |
| Cat Ba | $578–925 | 96/100 |
| Sapa | $578–963 | 95/100 |
| Hue | $578–963 | 97/100 |
| Da Lat | $578–1,000 | 95/100 |
| Ha Long Bay | $616–1,080 | 94/100 |
| Mui Ne | $694–1,080 | 92/100 |
| Vung Tau | $694–1,080 | 90/100 |
| Nha Trang | $694–1,160 | 92/100 |
| Da Nang | $771–1,230 | 87/100 |
| Hoi An | $771–1,230 | 87/100 |
| Con Dao | $771–1,230 | 90/100 |
| Phu Quoc | $771–1,350 | 85/100 |
| Hanoi | $963–1,540 | 68/100 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | $1,080–1,730 | 64/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Da Nang
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Da Nang?
About $424–616 on a lean budget, $771–1,230 for a comfortable month and $1,730–3,080 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Da Nang?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₫9M–18M ($347–694) a month in the center and ₫5M–10M ($193–385) outside it.
How much does food cost in Da Nang?
A local meal is ₫35,000–65,000 ($1.3–2.5); a mid-range restaurant is ₫120,000–280,000 ($4.6–10.8) per person.
Is Vietnam expensive?
Prices in Vietnam are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Da Nang International Airport (ACV)
- Grab Vietnam
- Vinmec
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.