What is the cost of living in Da Nang?

The cost of living in Da Nang is 80.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.9). Groceries are 66.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 82.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately VND 13,628,357 per month. Local purchasing power index is 33.2 (NYC = 100).

🇻🇳 Vietnam · #501 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Da Nang?

Q: Should I move to Da Nang?

Da Nang, Vietnam has a cost of living 80.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.9). It is ranked #501 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 33.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

80.1% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-80.1%

vs NYC

VND 13,628,357

1-BR, city centre

33.2

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Da Nang

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

19.9 Affordable

Rent

12.4 Very affordable

Groceries

34.0 Very affordable

Restaurants

18.0 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

33.2 Very weak

Rent in Da Nang

1-BR, city centre VND 13,628,357/mo

1-BR, outside centre VND 8,959,621/mo

3-BR, city centre VND 26,942,747/mo

3-BR, outside centre VND 20,714,562/mo

Save by going outside centre 34% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City

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