Vietnam
Cost of Living in Da Lat
Monthly Total
$924
$16,170
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$402
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$17
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
$402
$7,035
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$51
$893
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$119
$2,083
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$45
$788
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$165
$2,888
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$70
$1,225
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$35
$613
Monthly Total
$924
$16,170
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Living in Da Lat
Da Lat is Vietnam's CHEAPEST expat destination! Utility costs as low as $35-60/month due to no air conditioning needs—massive savings. Year-round spring weather. Budget $770-1000/month for comfortable living.
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