Is Da Nang Still Affordable in 2026 (Real Weekly Costs)

Mitch and Jan, a Canadian couple, return to Da Nang in 2026 to assess whether the city remains affordable. Over seven nights at the Charming Beauty Hotel, they spent $544 CAD on accommodation, $271 on all meals and drinks out, $31 on miscellaneous items including massages and laundry, $26 on eSIM data, $15 on groceries, and $15 on three Grab rides. Their total weekly cost was $902 CAD. The hotel, located three blocks from My Khe Beach, features a rooftop pool, sauna, and ocean views. Local beer costs about $1.50 at restaurants, wine $5-8 during happy hours, and a bottle of wine from a mart $8.50. Grab rides from the airport cost roughly $5 each. The couple notes that Da Nang remains very walkable and affordable for mid-budget travelers, though prices have risen slightly since their 2024 visit.

Key Facts

1. Seven nights at the Charming Beauty Hotel cost $544 CAD (approx. $77 CAD/night).
2. Eating out for all meals (21 meals) for two people cost $271 CAD for the week.
3. Three Grab rides (airport transfers and one local trip) cost $15 CAD total.
4. A local beer at a restaurant costs about $1.50 CAD.
5. A glass of wine during happy hour costs $5-8 CAD; a bottle from a mart costs $8.50 CAD.