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Cost of Living in Da Nang

A comfortable remote-work life in Da Nang typically runs well below Western cities: studios from $150, 1BR from $350, local meals $1–2, coworking from $35/month and a Viettel SIM from $4/month.

Last updated: August 2026 · Prices and regulations change

Accommodation

TypeMonthly (USD)
Studio$150–250
1BR$350–450
2BR$500–1,000

Tip

Areas such as Son Tra, FPT Complex, Downtown, or near the airport and Marble Mountains can be up to 50% cheaper than An Thuong.

Food and dining

ItemCost
Local meals$1–2
International restaurants$2–7
Cooking at homefrom $0.20–0.55 per meal
Banh mi (street vendor)$0.50–1
Coffee / tea / smoothie (local)$0.50–1
Coffee (tourist-facing venue)$2–4

Food markets such as Bac My An Market near An Thuong offer very cheap produce; cooking at home is inexpensive. Search the word "Chay" to find local vegan and vegetarian restaurants.

Work, transport and connectivity

ItemCost
Coworking membershipfrom $35/month (900k VND)
Motorbike rental$40–55/month (~1–1.4m VND)
Petrol$5–17/month (~130k–430k VND)
Grab, short city trip$0.50–3 (~12k–75k VND)
Viettel SIM$4–7/month (~100k–175k VND)

Health and lifestyle

ItemCost
Health insurance$35–40/month (~900k–1m VND)
Gym$22–38/month (~550k–950k VND)
Pickleball (8 sessions)$10–12/month (~250k–300k VND)
Cinema ticket$2–6 (~50k–150k VND)

Check before you rely on this

All figures are community estimates migrated from the Da Nang Nomad Fest Guidebook and change over time. Treat them as planning ranges, not quotes.

Common questions

How much do I need per month to live in Da Nang?
Community figures suggest accommodation from $150–450, food from very low local prices upward, coworking from $35 and connectivity from $4 — the total depends heavily on the neighbourhood and lifestyle you choose.

Check before you rely on this

Prices, regulations and opening hours change. Confirm anything critical directly with the provider before you rely on it. Source: Da Nang Nomad Fest Guidebook.