Is Da Nang Still Cheap in 2025?

Tom provides a detailed cost-of-living breakdown for Da Nang in 2025, covering rent, restaurants, groceries, coffee, fitness, transport, and leisure. He finds that a comfortable monthly budget ranges from $1,000 to $1,500, with rent for a decent apartment costing $300–$600. Local Vietnamese meals cost around $4–$5, while Western dining runs $15–$20. Groceries at Go Da Nang hypermarket run about $60–$80 per month. Coffee at local cafes costs $0.75–$1, while Western-style cafes charge $1.80–$2. Gym memberships range from $40–$80 per month. Scooter rental is $4 per day, and Grab motorbike trips within the city are under $1. A day trip to Ba Na Hills with a private driver cost roughly $100. Tom notes that prices have risen since 2020 but still offers strong value for expats and digital nomads seeking a simple, affordable lifestyle.

Key Facts

1. Rent for a decent apartment in Da Nang ranges from $300 to $600 per month.
2. A local Vietnamese meal with drink costs approximately 100,000 VND ($4).
3. Monthly grocery budget at Go Da Nang hypermarket is around $60 to $80.
4. Scooter rental costs about 100,000 VND ($4) per day.
5. A Grab motorbike trip of 1.2 km costs 57 cents.