Da Nang Cost of Living 2026
Vietnam · Resort · mid-size — far cheaper than the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Da Nang price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫45,000$1.71 | ₫31,500 – ₫72,000 | ₫86,400+ |
| Street food1 item | ₫20,000$0.76 | ₫12,000 – ₫36,000 | ₫43,200+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫220,000$8.37 | ₫154,000 – ₫352,000 | ₫422,400+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | ₫32,000$1.22 | ₫19,200 – ₫57,600 | ₫69,120+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫35,000$1.33 | ₫21,000 – ₫56,000 | ₫67,200+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | ₫44,000$1.67 | ₫26,400 – ₫79,200 | ₫95,040+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫18,000$0.68 | ₫10,800 – ₫34,200 | ₫41,040+ |
| Bottled water | ₫7,000$0.27 | ₫4,900 – ₫14,000 | ₫16,800+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000$0.95 | ₫15,000 – ₫42,500 | ₫51,000+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | ₫65,000$2.47 | ₫39,000 – ₫110,500 | ₫132,600+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫85,000$3.23 | ₫68,000 – ₫136,000 | ₫163,200+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫44,000$1.67 | ₫30,800 – ₫79,200 | ₫95,040+ |
| Transitone ride | ₫6,000$0.23 | ₫5,400 – ₫7,800 | ₫9,360+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | ₫180,000$6.84 | ₫126,000 – ₫288,000 | ₫345,600+ |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫850,000$32.3 | ₫510,000 – ₫1,360,000 | ₫1,632,000+ |
| Laundry | ₫35,000$1.33 | ₫24,500 – ₫56,000 | ₫67,200+ |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫180,000$6.84 | ₫126,000 – ₫306,000 | ₫367,200+ |
| Haircutcut | ₫100,000$3.8 | ₫60,000 – ₫180,000 | ₫216,000+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫290,000$11 | ₫203,000 – ₫464,000 | ₫556,800+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫740,000$28.1 | ₫518,000 – ₫1,184,000 | ₫1,420,800+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫150,000$5.7 | ₫120,000 – ₫210,000 | ₫252,000+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate ₫26,300 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Da Nang
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Da Nang for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $916) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $367) comes to roughly $1,284 a month. A local long-term lease (studio ₫9,000,000) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Da Nang?
A mid-range room (about $33.3 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $58.5 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Da Nang is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect ₫68,000 – ₫136,000. Anything above ₫163,200 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Da Nang?
Coffee about ₫35,000 ($1.33), a local meal about ₫45,000 ($1.71), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about ₫220,000.