Cost of Living

Da Nang, Vietnam

Live cost-of-living data for Da Nang — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
20/ 10080% cheaper than New York
+7% rent since Jul 2026
$350/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
tropical monsoon
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$482/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$297/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$925/month
Food & Groceries
15/100
Milk (1 liter)$1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1/kg
Transportation
12/100
Monthly Transit Pass$4/month
One-Way Ticket$0.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.6/km
Utilities
18/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$76/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$7/month
Healthcare
25/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$5/course
Education
20/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$200/course
Entertainment
18/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
20/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$45/pair
Personal Care
12/100
Haircut (Men)$4/cut
Haircut (Women)$8/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
Dining Out
15/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$2.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
20/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$4/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$8/pack
Fitness & Sports
15/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

132 Mbps
Internet Speed
$100
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: An Thuong, My An

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Da Nang cheap to live in?

Da Nang has a cost of living index of 20/100, where New York = 100. It is 80% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Da Nang?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Da Nang costs approximately $482/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $297/month.

Is Da Nang good for digital nomads?

Da Nang has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 132 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $100/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Da Nang?

The median net monthly salary in Da Nang is approximately $350 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Da Nang compare to New York for cost of living?

Da Nang (cost index 20) is 80% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,000/month by moving from New York to Da Nang.

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