Da Nang vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Da Nang (Vietnam) · Overall index 24.4 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 48% more expensive than Da Nang.
- Rent in Bangkok is 92% more expensive than in Da Nang.
- Transport in Bangkok is 49% more expensive than in Da Nang.
| Item | Da Nang | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +92% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $412 | $785 | +91% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $312 | $630 | +102% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $796 | $1,512 | +90% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $570 | $1,069 | +88% |
| Groceries | +46% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.4 | $0.61 | +52% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.37 | $2.14 | +56% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.56 | $2.56 | +64% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.63 | $2.53 | +55% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.15 | $6.93 | +35% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.52 | $6.15 | +36% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.71 | $10.3 | +80% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.03 | $2.84 | +40% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.75 | $0.93 | +24% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.53 | $2.4 | +57% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.92 | $2.38 | +24% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.01 | $1.38 | +37% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.97 | $1.39 | +43% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.91 | $1.2 | +32% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.79 | $1.22 | +54% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.16 | $7.66 | +48% |
| Transport | +49% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.67 | $1.01 | +51% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $30.7 | $44.6 | +45% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.95 | $1.59 | +67% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.53 | $0.81 | +53% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.24 | $0.37 | +54% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,813 | $10,133 | +30% |
| Dining out | +46% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.58 | $8.84 | +34% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $36.2 | $47.5 | +31% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.44 | $5.21 | +51% |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $2.15 | +41% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | $1.11 | +54% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.87 | $3.3 | +76% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.48 | $3.74 | +51% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.61 | $0.78 | +28% |
| Telecom | +27% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $25.4 | $33.4 | +31% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.2 | $37.1 | +32% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.19 | +19% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.55 | $8.29 | +27% |
| Utilities & household | +37% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $58.6 | $81.5 | +39% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.07 | $0.09 | +29% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.78 | $2.32 | +30% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.43 | $0.67 | +56% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.26 | $10.8 | +31% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.1 | $37.2 | +24% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.37 | $7.95 | +48% |
| Men's haircut | $10.5 | $15.5 | +48% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.9 | $12.7 | +43% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $750 | $991 | +32% |
3,379 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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