Da Nang vs Seoul Cost of Living
Da Nang (Vietnam) · Overall index 24.4 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 118% more expensive than Da Nang.
- Rent in Seoul is 190% more expensive than in Da Nang.
- Transport in Seoul is 146% more expensive than in Da Nang.
| Item | Da Nang | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +190% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $412 | $1,128 | +174% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $312 | $885 | +184% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $796 | $2,631 | +231% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $570 | $1,576 | +176% |
| Groceries | +110% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.4 | $0.97 | +142% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.37 | $3.03 | +121% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.56 | $3.33 | +113% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.63 | $3.32 | +104% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.15 | $9.47 | +84% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.52 | $8.39 | +86% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.71 | $14.8 | +159% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.03 | $4.15 | +104% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.75 | $1.53 | +104% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.53 | $3.36 | +120% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.92 | $3.73 | +94% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.01 | $2.22 | +120% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.97 | $1.86 | +92% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.91 | $1.71 | +88% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.79 | $1.67 | +111% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.16 | $11.7 | +127% |
| Transport | +146% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.67 | $1.68 | +151% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $30.7 | $68.9 | +124% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.95 | $2.76 | +191% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.53 | $1.34 | +153% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.24 | $0.53 | +121% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,813 | $18,844 | +141% |
| Dining out | +131% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.58 | $14.8 | +125% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $36.2 | $84.8 | +134% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.44 | $7.96 | +131% |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $3.11 | +103% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | $1.89 | +163% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.87 | $4.53 | +142% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.48 | $5.53 | +123% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.61 | $1.43 | +134% |
| Telecom | +64% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $25.4 | $45.1 | +78% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.2 | $47.3 | +68% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.22 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.55 | $11.3 | +73% |
| Utilities & household | +103% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $58.6 | $130 | +122% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.07 | $0.16 | +129% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.78 | $3.13 | +76% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.43 | $1.03 | +140% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.26 | $15.9 | +92% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.1 | $60.9 | +102% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.37 | $9.46 | +76% |
| Men's haircut | $10.5 | $22.9 | +118% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.9 | $16.6 | +87% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $750 | $1,561 | +108% |
3,226 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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