Daily costs per person in VND. Da Nang is incredibly affordable — world-class beaches for free, street food under $2, and hostels for $4. Even mid-range living rarely exceeds $35/day.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: VND (Dong) (1 USD ≈ 25,400 VND)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | VND 100k–250k | VND 400k–800k | VND 2M+ | Hostels → beach hotels → luxury resorts |
| Food | VND 60k–120k | VND 200k–400k | VND 600k+ | Street food → restaurants → seafood feasts |
| Transport | VND 30k–100k | VND 150k–300k | VND 500k+ | Motorbike & Grab → taxi → private car |
| Activities | VND 0–100k | VND 200k–500k | VND 900k+ | Free beach & bridges → Marble Mountains → Ba Na Hills |
| Drinks | VND 15k–40k | VND 60k–120k | VND 200k+ | Bia hoi & iced coffee → craft beer → cocktails |
| Daily Total | VND 205k–610k | VND 1M–2.1M | VND 4.2M+ | $8–24 → $39–83 → $165+ |
Money-saving tips
Street food is king
Da Nang street food is cheap and exceptional. Mi quang for VND 30,000, banh xeo for VND 40,000, banh mi for VND 15,000–25,000, and com binh dan (rice with toppings) for VND 25,000–35,000. You can eat three full meals for under VND 100,000 ($4).
Free beach all day
My Khe Beach is free — no entry fees, no beach clubs required. Bring a towel and you have a world-class beach experience for nothing. Sunbed rental from vendors is VND 30,000–50,000 ($1.20–2) if you want one.
Rent a motorbike
Motorbikes cost VND 100,000–150,000/day ($4–6) and are the best way to explore Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula, and the Hai Van Pass. Fuel is cheap — VND 25,000 fills a tank. An international license is technically required.
Skip Ba Na Hills if tight on budget
Ba Na Hills costs VND 900,000 ($35) — Da Nang's most expensive attraction. If budget is tight, the Golden Bridge views are heavily photographed on social media but the reality is a crowded theme park. Spend the money on a motorbike and Hai Van Pass instead.
Grab over taxis
Grab (Southeast Asia's Uber) is significantly cheaper than metered taxis. Da Nang airport to city centre: VND 80,000–120,000 ($3–5) by Grab versus VND 200,000+ by taxi. Always use Grab for transparency.
Hoi An day trip by motorbike
Ride a motorbike to Hoi An along the coast road (30km, 45 minutes) instead of paying VND 150,000–200,000 for a Grab. The coastal road is flat, easy, and scenic. Free parking in Hoi An's outer streets.
