Vietnam
Cost of Living in Da Nang
Monthly Total
$1,150
$20,125
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$518
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$21
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/13/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$518
$9,065
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$102
$1,785
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$140
$2,450
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$172
$3,010
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$36
$630
Monthly Total
$1,150
$20,125
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Living in Da Nang
Da Nang is 15-20% cheaper than HCMC with excellent beach lifestyle. My An and An Thuong areas popular with expats. Best value beach city in Vietnam. Budget $700-800 frugal, $1000-1300 comfortable.
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