Living in Da Nang, Vietnam
Da Nang is one of the Vietnam destinations covered by GoWira's fiscal and lifestyle database, refreshed quarterly. A one-bedroom apartment in the Da Nang city center rents for around VND 17,790,000/month, while the same layout in the suburbs averages VND 12,070,000/month — a typical center-vs-suburbs gap for a city this size. Everyday expenses run about VND 3,560,000 for groceries (single person) and VND 690,000 for a monthly public transport pass. On our cost-of-living index (100 = highest benchmark city), Da Nang scores 32, which makes it one of the more affordable destinations.
If you're planning a move, a realistic first-year budget in Da Nang starts at roughly VND 22,040,000/month for a single person in a central studio, before taxes, insurance or discretionary spending. Dining tends to cost VND 280,000 for a mid-range meal and VND 23,000 for a coffee at a local café, with a beer at a bar around VND 44,000. Owning a car adds approximately VND 4,830,000/month between fuel, parking and insurance — many residents in Da Nang skip this in favour of public transport or the VND 690,000/month pass mentioned above.
Healthcare, schools and essentials
Vietnam offers a public healthcare system that residents access through social security contributions. Private health insurance for a single expat in Da Nang costs around VND 760,000/month, with a family plan at VND 2,290,000. An out-of-pocket private GP visit runs about VND 640,000, while specialists charge around VND 1,140,000. Families should budget VND 15,250,000/month for international schooling, or VND 8,260,000/month for a local private school.
Who does Da Nang suit best?
Da Nang works especially well for senior professionals and families who can absorb top-tier European rent in exchange for infrastructure.
All figures are medians (p50), reviewed quarterly. Hit the calculator below for a number tailored to your salary and residency situation.