Cost of living in Da Nang — real monthly numbers

One of the primary reasons expats and digital nomads flock to Da Nang is the exceptional value for money. The cost of living in Da Nang allows you to upgrade your lifestyle significantly compared to Western cities, without compromising on high-speed internet, great food, and coastal living.

However, "cheap" is subjective. In this guide, we break down the realistic monthly costs for a comfortable, Western-standard lifestyle in Da Nang in 2026. We avoid extreme budget-packing and focus on a realistic, comfortable baseline.

Housing and Utilities

Rent is your biggest variable and depends entirely on your neighborhood and contract length.

• Modern 1-Bedroom Apartment (Beachside - An Thuong): €400 – €650 / month
• Modern 2-Bedroom Apartment (City Center - Hai Chau): €450 – €700 / month
• 3-Bedroom Villa (Son Tra / My An): €1,000 – €2,500 / month

Note: Landlords heavily prefer 6-12 month leases. If you want a 1-to-3 month lease, expect to pay a 15-25% premium.

Utilities:

• Electricity: Typically charged at 3,500 to 4,000 VND per kWh. If you run the A/C nightly and during hot afternoons, expect €50–€80 / month.
• Water & Internet: Often included in apartment rent. If separate, budget €15 / month.

Food and Dining

The food scene in Da Nang is fantastic. You can eat like a king for very little, provided you mix local and Western dining.

• Local Street Food (Pho, Banh Mi, Com Tam): €1.50 – €3.00 per meal.
• Mid-Range Restaurant / Expat Cafe: €5.00 – €10.00 per meal.
• High-End / Fine Dining: €20.00 – €50.00+ per meal.
• Groceries: Cooking Western food at home can sometimes cost more than eating local. A mix of local markets and Lotte Mart/Winmart will run a single person around €150 – €250 / month.

Transport

Da Nang is not built for walking (except directly in the An Thuong grid). You need wheels.

• Scooter Rental (Honda Airblade / Vision): €40 – €60 / month.
• Petrol: €10 – €15 / month.
• Grab (Ride-hailing): A 15-minute Grab bike ride costs about €1.50. A Grab car costs €3.00. Relying solely on Grab will cost roughly €60 – €100 / month depending on your activity.

Coworking and Lifestyle

For remote workers, good infrastructure is non-negotiable.

• Coworking Space (Dedicated Desk): €70 – €120 / month.
• Gym Membership: €20 (local gym) – €60 (premium with pool/sauna).
• Coffee: €1.00 (local iced coffee) to €3.00 (specialty flat white).
• SIM Card / Mobile Data: €5 – €10 / month for 4GB/day on MobiFone or Viettel.

The Monthly Total

If you are a single remote worker living in a nice 1-bedroom apartment near the beach, eating out twice a day, renting a scooter, and maintaining a gym membership, a realistic baseline budget is €1,000 to €1,400 per month.

Couples sharing rent and transport costs can comfortably live a premium lifestyle for €1,500 to €2,000 total per month.

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