How much money do you really need per month in Da Nang?

For a couple at mid-range comfort — around $900–1,400 (a month: a one-bedroom apartment, a scooter, and food both at home and in cafés); A solo traveller — $500–1,000 (can manage on); A digital nomad with a co-working desk and regular restaurants — $1,000–1,500 (spends).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment?

A basic studio — from ~$160/month (4,000,000 VND); A one-bedroom in My An — from ~$320/month; A two-bedroom with a sea view — from ~$600/month; Utilities — add ~$60–140. The cheapest areas are Hoa Xuan and Cam Le, further from the sea.

How much is Ba Na Hills?

An adult ticket — 950,000 VND (~$37); Children 1.0–1.3 m — 800,000 VND (~$31, pay); Open — 07:00–22:00. It covers the cable car, all rides, the Golden Bridge and Fantasy Park.

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Prices in Da Nang in 2026: what a trip and a month of living cost

Lunch at a local spot from ~$1.20. A studio with air-con from ~$160 a month. A Ba Na Hills ticket with the cable car for ~$37. A full price breakdown by category in VND with USD conversions — useful whether you have two weeks, six months, or you're a digital nomad choosing your next base.

Updated 16 July 202614 min read

The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills at sunset — Da Nang's signature sight — The Golden Bridge in the Ba Na hills — one of the most photographed sights in Vietnam

Below is a full price breakdown for 2026 across every category: prices in dong, with US dollar conversions alongside. It works whether you have two weeks, a six-month winter stay, or you're a digital nomad picking a base. For the wider picture, see the Da Nang guide and prices across Vietnam.

Reference rate: ~26,000 VND = $1. So 100,000 VND is about $4, and 1,000,000 VND is about $38.

Prices current as of 2026. Costs and rules change — confirm on official sources before you travel.

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Roughly per month (1 person)

$800–1 100 /mo

21–29 M ₫

Typical breakdown

Housing42%≈ $399

Food33%≈ $314

Transport8%≈ $76

Other17%≈ $162

Estimate based on our price guides. Actual costs depend on district, season and habits. Full price breakdown

Currency and exchange

The Vietnamese dong (VND) is the only official currency. Notes run from 10,000 to 500,000 VND. You get used to the zeros in a day or two. The quick trick: drop the last three digits and divide by 26 — that's roughly the price in US dollars.

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The current rate

Vietnamese dong to US dollar reference rates
Amount	~USD
10,000 VND	~$0.40
50,000 VND	~$2
100,000 VND	~$4
500,000 VND	~$19
1,000,000 VND	~$38
$1	~26,000 VND

Where to change money in Da Nang

Gold shops used to give the best rate. As of early 2026, that changed.

Decree 340/2025/ND-CP banned currency exchange at unlicensed outlets. Legally, you can now only change money at banks and official exchange counters, and since 9 February 2026 a private person changing $1,000–10,000 outside a licensed outlet faces a fine of up to 20 million VND, more for larger sums. In practice many old exchangers still operate, but the risk sits with you.

What's worth changing:

US dollars — best rate, accepted everywhere
Euros — accepted, but the rate is less stable
Other currencies — bring clean, undamaged notes; worn bills get rejected or discounted

Cards and cashless payment

Visa and Mastercard work in hotels, larger restaurants and malls. At local eateries and markets it's cash only, so always keep small dong notes on you. Set up a foreign Visa or Mastercard before you fly, and ideally a travel card with no foreign-transaction fee.

ATMs dispense dong with a fee of 20,000–55,000 VND per withdrawal, and a per-transaction cap of 3,000,000–5,000,000 VND. Vietcombank and BIDV machines charge the least. Withdraw a larger amount at once to save on fees, and decline the machine's currency-conversion offer (always choose to be charged in VND).

Visa note: whether you get a visa on arrival or an e-visa depends on your passport, so check current rules on the official portal evisa.gov.vn before booking.

Food prices in Da Nang

Mi Quang — Da Nang's signature dish: wide noodles with meat, peanuts and a rice cracker — Mi Quang — Da Nang's signature noodles: wide rice noodles, meat, peanuts and a rice cracker, from ~$1.20

Lunch at a local eatery in Da Nang runs $1.20–2. That's cheaper than Nha Trang and clearly cheaper than Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant lands at $12–24.

Street food and local eateries

Street food prices in Da Nang

Phở Bò (beef noodle soup)30,000–50,000 VND ≈ $1.20–2
Mì Quảng (Da Nang's signature noodles)30,000–50,000 VND ≈ $1.20–2
Bánh Mì (filled baguette)15,000–30,000 VND ≈ $0.60–1.20
Bánh Xèo (crispy crepe)15,000–30,000 VND ≈ $0.60–1.20
Bún Chả Cá (noodles with fish cakes)25,000–40,000 VND ≈ $1–1.60
Cơm Thịt (rice with meat)25,000–45,000 VND ≈ $1–1.80
Fried rice / noodles30,000–50,000 VND ≈ $1.20–2
Coffee (Vietnamese filter)12,000–25,000 VND ≈ $0.50–1
Fresh juice / smoothie15,000–30,000 VND ≈ $0.60–1.20
Fresh coconut10,000–15,000 VND ≈ $0.40–0.60

Mì Quảng is the dish to try here specifically: wide rice noodles with shrimp, pork, peanuts and rice crackers. You won't find it done this way in Nha Trang.

Restaurants and cafés

Average restaurant spend in Da Nang
Type of place	Average VND	~USD
Cheap café (1 person)	50,000–80,000	~$2–3
Mid-range restaurant (2 people, 3 dishes)	300,000–600,000	~$12–24
Western food (pasta, burger)	100,000–180,000	~$4–7
Steak	300,000–500,000	~$12–20

300,000 VND (~$12) covers dinner for two with a couple of dishes and drinks at a decent restaurant — the price of a single main course back home.

Seafood

Da Nang is known for all-you-can-eat seafood buffets: one fixed price for oysters, shrimp, mussels, meat and dessert.

Seafood prices in Da Nang
Item	VND	~USD
Fresh oysters (6)	from 60,000	from ~$2.40
Grilled oysters with cheese (6)	from 90,000	from ~$3.60
Grilled shrimp (portion)	100,000–200,000	~$4–8
Lobster (per kg)	from 500,000	from ~$20
Seafood buffet (all-you-can-eat)	259,000–399,000	~$10–16

Groceries at markets and supermarkets

Grocery prices at Da Nang markets and supermarkets

Rice (1 kg)18,000–25,000 VND ≈ $0.70–1
Baguette5,000–10,000 VND ≈ $0.20–0.40
Eggs (10)25,000–45,000 VND ≈ $1–1.80
Milk (1 l)25,000–50,000 VND ≈ $1–2
Chicken breast (1 kg)70,000–100,000 VND ≈ $2.80–4
Pork (1 kg)100,000–180,000 VND ≈ $4–7
Beef (1 kg)200,000–400,000 VND ≈ $8–16
Mango (1 kg)20,000–40,000 VND ≈ $0.80–1.60
Bananas (1 kg)15,000–25,000 VND ≈ $0.60–1
Tomatoes (1 kg)20,000–35,000 VND ≈ $0.80–1.40

Groceries are cheapest at Chợ Cồn (Con Market) — the largest in Da Nang, with around 10,000 visitors a day. Best prices are in the morning, 06:00–11:00. Haggling is expected: you can knock 40–50% off the opening price.

At Big C and Winmart (2nd floor of Vincom Plaza) prices are fixed — no bargaining needed, and you get imported goods.

Drinks and alcohol

Drink and alcohol prices in Da Nang

Local beer, Bia Larue / Tiger (bottle)10,000–15,000 VND ≈ $0.40–0.60
Imported beer (0.33 l)25,000–80,000 VND ≈ $1–3.20
Water (0.5 l)5,000–7,000 VND ≈ $0.20–0.30
Cappuccino (café)30,000–75,000 VND ≈ $1.20–3
Wine (bottle)150,000–400,000 VND ≈ $6–16

Beer in Vietnam is among the cheapest in the world. A bottle of local Larue costs about $0.40 — three bottles come to less than a single espresso back home.

The best cafés and restaurants in Da Nangwhere to eat in Da Nang

Accommodation costs in Da Nang

A resort hotel with a pool and loungers — typical tourist accommodation in Da Nang — Da Nang hotels offer pools and comfort at prices below their European equivalents

A one-bedroom near the sea in Da Nang costs 15–20% more than in Nha Trang, while studios are about even. In return you get new builds, condos with rooftop pools and panoramic sea views. The expat districts My An and An Thuong are appreciating 5–8% a year.

Hotels — from hostels to 5★

Da Nang hotel prices by category
Category	Per night (~USD)	Examples
Hostel (dorm bed)	~$4.50–9	—
Guesthouse / mini-hotel	~$9–17	—
3★ hotel	~$13–28	—
4★ hotel	~$28–56	Fivitel, Belle Maison, Brilliant
5★ hotel	~$56–280+	Meliá, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental

Seasonality: in high season (December–April) rates are 20–30% higher. Booking 2–3 weeks ahead tends to give the best price.

Monthly apartment rent

Apartment rental prices in Da Nang
Type	VND/month	~USD/month
Studio, basic finish	4,000,000–7,000,000	~$160–280
Studio, good finish	6,000,000–10,000,000	~$240–400
1-bed, near the sea	8,000,000–15,000,000	~$320–600
2-bed, good area	10,000,000–18,000,000	~$400–720
2-bed, premium (My Khe)	15,000,000–25,000,000	~$600–1,000

The minimum lease is usually 3–6 months. Serviced apartments (with cleaning and laundry) rent from 1 month, but cost 20–40% more.

Utilities — electricity, water, rubbish — run 1,500,000–3,500,000 VND/month (~$60–140) depending on size and air-con use. Internet is another 200,000–300,000 VND (~$8–12).

Districts — where it's better value

Da Nang districts compared by rent
District	Who it suits	Studio ~$/mo	Pros	Cons
My An / An Thuong	Expats, digital nomads	~$300–500	Cafés, restaurants, walkable	Pricier, noisy
My Khe (beach)	Tourists, couples	~$400–700	Beach on your doorstep	Most expensive area
Son Tra	Quiet-seekers	~$250–400	Nature, the peninsula	Far from the centre
Hai Chau (centre)	Budget stays	~$200–350	Markets, bridges nearby	No beach
Hoa Xuan / Cam Le	Long-stayers	~$150–300	Quiet, cheap	15–20 min to the sea

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Transport — prices and options

Da Nang is compact. It's 3 km from the airport to the centre and 5 km to My Khe beach — one of the closest city airports in all of Vietnam.

Taxi and Grab

Taxi and Grab prices in Da Nang

Taxi flag-fall10,000–12,000 VND ≈ $0.40–0.50
1 km by taxi10,000–15,000 VND ≈ $0.40–0.60
Grab (5 km, in town)30,000–50,000 VND ≈ $1.20–2
Grab (10 km)60,000–100,000 VND ≈ $2.40–4

Grab in Da Nang is painless: the car shows up in 3–5 minutes, you pay by cash or card, and the app is in English. The fare is fixed before you ride, so there's no haggling. Prefer a regular taxi? Stick to Mai Linh, Vinasun Green or Tien Sa — they all run the meter.

Renting a motorbike

Motorbike rental prices in Da Nang

Scooter (per day)120,000–200,000 VND ≈ $5–8
Scooter (per month)1,200,000–1,500,000 VND ≈ $46–58
150cc motorbike (per month)2,000,000–3,000,000 VND ≈ $77–115
Petrol (1 l)21,000–25,000 VND ≈ $0.85–1

A bike is the best value if you're staying a week or more — a month's scooter rental runs about $50, less than 10 Grab rides. One caveat: legally you need an International Driving Permit with the A-category endorsement together with your national licence, or you risk a fine and a void insurance claim.

From Da Nang airport (DAD) into town

Da Nang airport transfer options
Option	VND	~USD	Time
Bus 06	15,000–22,000	~$0.60–0.85	20–30 min
Grab / taxi (to centre)	40,000–80,000	~$1.60–3.20	10 min
Grab / taxi (to My Khe)	60,000–100,000	~$2.40–4	15 min
Pre-booked transfer	200,000–350,000	~$8–14	10–15 min

You don't need a $10 transfer here. A Grab for ~$1.50 gets you to the centre in 10 minutes. Da Nang is one of the few airports in Vietnam where a regular taxi won't sting you.

Getting around Da Nang in detailDa Nang transport guide

Map & ticket prices

My Khe Beach in Da Nang: sand, swimmers and Son Tra mountain on the horizon — My Khe Beach with the Sơn Trà peninsula across the bay. The beach is free, Ba Na Hills tickets start at ~$37. Photo: Christophe95, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Bà Nà Hills with the Golden Bridge is what most people come to Da Nang for. The ~$37 entry looks steep for Vietnam, but it covers the cable car, all the rides and the theme park. Budget a full day.

The map shows what you are really paying for: half the sights are in town and cost pocket change, while the expensive ones — Ba Na, Hoi An, My Son — sit 30 to 60 km out, so the day goes on travel. Colour is the cost: green under ~$4, blue a group day trip at ~$20–27, amber Ba Na at ~$37. Tap a marker for the price in dong and dollars.

Attraction prices in Da Nang
Attraction	VND	~USD
Ba Na Hills — adult	950,000	~$37
Ba Na Hills — child (1.0–1.3 m)	800,000	~$31
Marble Mountains — entry	40,000	~$1.60
Marble Mountains — elevator	15,000	~$0.60
Lady Buddha (Linh Ứng)	free	—
Cham Museum	60,000	~$2.40
Beach lounger at My Khe	50,000–100,000	~$2–4

The Marble Mountains, at ~$2 for entry plus the elevator, arguably give you more than Ba Na Hills at ~$37: caves, pagodas and coastal views from 107 metres up. The catch is a steep climb, tough in the heat.

Day trips

Day-trip prices from Da Nang
Trip	VND	~USD
Hoi An (group tour)	from 500,000	from ~$20
My Son (group tour)	from 700,000	from ~$27
Diving (try dive)	1,300,000–2,000,000	~$50–80
Snorkelling (tour)	500,000–1,000,000	~$20–40
Surf lesson (2 hours)	from 500,000	from ~$20

Hoi An is 30 km away, and you can get there on your own by bus 02 for about $1.15. A private guided tour starts around $27.

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Massage and spa — prices

An hour of full-body massage in Da Nang starts around $8. Back home the same money might buy you fifteen minutes.

Massage and spa prices in Da Nang

Foot massage (60 min)150,000–250,000 VND ≈ $6–10
Body massage (60 min)200,000–400,000 VND ≈ $8–16
Oil massage (60 min)400,000–700,000 VND ≈ $16–27
Spa programme (2–3 h)800,000–1,500,000 VND ≈ $31–59
Manicure80,000–300,000 VND ≈ $3–12
Haircut50,000–200,000 VND ≈ $2–8

Reliable options include Herbal Spa Da Nang (herbal massage) and Golden Lotus Spa (the classics). Skip the places that tout for you on the street — higher prices, and the quality is a gamble. Thirteen vetted spots with price lists are in our Da Nang spa guide.

For a full spa day, head to the Nui Than Tai hot springs: thermal pools, mud baths and a whole day in nature, for about 450,000 VND (~$17).

Shopping — what things cost

A street eatery beside a Vietnamese market — plastic stools and scooters in the background — Typical street scene by Da Nang's markets — plastic stools and Vietnamese food

Malls

Vincom Plaza — 100+ shops (Zara, H&M), a CGV cinema, an ice rink and a food court. Winmart supermarket is on the 2nd floor.
Big C — a large hypermarket. Groceries, household goods, electronics. Check opening hours on Google Maps.
Lotte Mart — Japanese and Korean groceries and goods.

Markets

Chợ Cồn (Con Market) is Da Nang's main market: groceries, fruit, meat, seafood, clothes, souvenirs. Bargaining expected. Best times are 06:00–11:00 and after 16:00.

Chợ Hàn (Han Market) is the tourist market about 900 m from the Dragon Bridge. More convenient, but prices run 20–30% higher.

What to bring home from Da Nang

Souvenir and gift prices from Da Nang
Item	VND	~USD
Coffee (500 g)	80,000–150,000	~$3.20–6
Cashews (1 kg)	200,000–300,000	~$8–12
Nước mắm (fish sauce)	30,000–60,000	~$1.20–2.40
Silk (per metre)	80,000–200,000	~$3.20–8
Conical hat (nón lá)	30,000–80,000	~$1.20–3.20
Pearls (jewellery)	from 200,000	from ~$8
T-shirt	100,000–250,000	~$4–10

SIM and internet

You can buy a SIM at the airport or at a carrier's shop in town — the shop is 30–50% cheaper. You'll need your passport to register the SIM. If you'd rather land connected, buy an eSIM before you fly; it works the moment you switch on your phone.

SIM and internet prices in Da Nang

Viettel SIM (purchase)50,000 VND ≈ $2
30-day plan (1 GB/day)90,000–135,000 VND ≈ $3.60–5.40
Unlimited plan (month)150,000–350,000 VND ≈ $6–14
Home fibre internet200,000–300,000 VND ≈ $8–12

Viettel has the best coverage across Vietnam; Mobifone and Vinaphone are fine too. Search "Viettel" in Google Maps and pick an official shop from the photos so you don't overpay a middleman. WhatsApp, Zalo and the usual apps all work without a VPN.

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Healthcare and dentistry

This is reference information only. Get travel medical insurance before your trip — it covers you if anything serious happens.

Healthcare and dentistry prices in Da Nang

GP consultation (private)300,000–700,000 VND ≈ $12–28
Filling300,000–700,000 VND ≈ $12–28
Wisdom-tooth extraction1,000,000–3,000,000 VND ≈ $40–120
Professional cleaning250,000–600,000 VND ≈ $10–24
Painkillers (pack)10,000–30,000 VND ≈ $0.40–1.20
Antibiotics (course)50,000–150,000 VND ≈ $2–6

Clinics for foreigners with English-speaking staff include Family Medical Practice, Da Nang Hospital (Block C — international) and IDC Dental. Dentistry in Da Nang costs a fraction of Western prices at comparable quality.

Pharmacies in Da Nang sell painkillers and antihistamines without a prescription at a fraction of Western prices. Take antibiotics only when a doctor prescribes them.

Trip budgets — how much to bring

Two weeks (1 person)

Two-week Da Nang budget — three profiles
Expense	Backpacker ~$	Mid-range ~$	Comfort ~$
Accommodation (14 nights)	~$70	~$280	~$560
Food	~$90	~$170	~$330
Transport	~$22	~$55	~$110
Activities	~$33	~$90	~$165
Total (excl. flights)	~$215	~$595	~$1,165

Flights aren't included here — they swing wildly by where you fly from and when you book. Everything on the ground can fit a backpacker into about $215 for two weeks.

A month of living (couple)

Monthly budget for a couple in Da Nang
Item	~USD/month
Apartment rent (1-bed, My An)	~$320–500
Food (home cooking + cafés)	~$390–560
Transport (bike + petrol)	~$55–80
Activities and weekends	~$55–110
SIM + internet	~$16–28
Utilities	~$55–110
Total	~$900–1,400

Da Nang vs Nha Trang — which is cheaper

Price comparison: Da Nang vs Nha Trang
Category	Da Nang	Nha Trang	Difference
Studio (month)	from ~$160	from ~$185	About even
1-bed near the sea	from ~$320	from ~$275	Da Nang ~15–20% higher
Lunch at a café	~$1.20–2	~$1.60–2.20	Da Nang ~20% cheaper
Scooter (month)	~$48	~$37	Da Nang ~30% higher
Massage (60 min)	from ~$8	from ~$7.30	Comparable
Total for two/month	~$900–1,400	~$950–1,300	Comparable

Rent is higher in Da Nang, food is cheaper — so the monthly totals land close together. Da Nang trades on infrastructure and cleanliness, Nha Trang on apartment prices.

How to save money in Da Nang

Eat where the Vietnamese eat. A place with no English sign, packed with locals? Prices are half the tourist rate. In An Thuong a coffee runs 50,000 VND (~$2). Across the bridge in Hai Chau, the same coffee is 15,000 VND (~$0.60).

Go to Con Market in the morning. By midday prices creep up and the fruit looks worse.

A scooter at ~$48 a month replaces dozens of Grab rides. Petrol is about $1 a litre, and a full tank lasts a week — if you're staying more than a week, the bike pays for itself fast.

Renting a place with a kitchen? Cooking with produce from Con Market can trim up to 30% off your food budget.

For stays of a month or more, message owners directly rather than through Booking or Airbnb — a 10–20% discount for booking direct is normal.

September to November brings rain and typhoons to Da Nang, and hotels drop rates by up to 40%. If you can live with the weather, it's the cheapest time to come. For comparisons, see Hanoi prices and Hoi An prices.

FAQ

For a couple at mid-range comfortaround $900–1,400a month: a one-bedroom apartment, a scooter, and food both at home and in cafés
A solo traveller$500–1,000can manage on
A digital nomad with a co-working desk and regular restaurants$1,000–1,500spends

Food in Da Nang is 15–20% cheaper, while a one-bedroom near the sea costs 15–20% more and studios are about even. The monthly totals come out about the same: ~$900–1,400 for a couple. Da Nang wins on infrastructure and cleanliness, Nha Trang on apartment prices.

A basic studiofrom ~$160/month4,000,000 VND
A one-bedroom in My Anfrom ~$320/month
A two-bedroom with a sea viewfrom ~$600/month
Utilitiesadd ~$60–140

The cheapest areas are Hoa Xuan and Cam Le, further from the sea

Look for places with no English sign, plastic stools and a crowd of locals. Phở Bò from ~$1.20, Mì Quảng from ~$1.20, Bánh Mì from ~$0.60. Hai Chau district and the area around Con Market have the lowest prices; An Thuong is 1.5–2× more.

Visa and Mastercard work in hotels, big restaurants and malls, but street food and markets are cash only. Bring US dollars to exchange, or a foreign Visa/Mastercard. ATMs dispense dong with a fee of 20,000–55,000 VND per withdrawal.

An adult ticket950,000 VND~$37
Children 1.0–1.3 m800,000 VND~$31pay
Open07:00–22:00

It covers the cable car, all rides, the Golden Bridge and Fantasy Park