Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Da Nang and the Republic of the Congo

For one person, living is cheaper in Da Nang: $844 a month against $1,646 in the Republic of the Congo, rent and utilities included – about $9,600 less a year. Rent and utilities account for most of the difference.

Da Nang
🇻🇳 Vietnam
$844
/mo nomad
🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
$1,646
/mo nomad
🙂 Solo nomad: Da Nang is 44.8% cheaper than the Republic of the Congo without rent, and 48.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Da Nang is 45.5% cheaper than the Republic of the Congo without rent, and 44.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.27 ₫58.7K
$8.51 FCFA 4,976
-73.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.51 ₫504.8K
$37.60 FCFA 22.0K
-48.11%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.62 ₫119.6K
$4.99 FCFA 2,919
-7.41%
Cappuccino
$1.73 ₫44.8K
$3.90 FCFA 2,284
-55.64%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 ₫16.9K
$1.62 FCFA 948
-59.88%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32 ₫8,179
$1.35 FCFA 790
-76.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.37 ₫35.5K
$5.74 FCFA 3,360
-76.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 ₫58.2K
$2.58 FCFA 1,511
-12.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.58 ₫41.0K
$2.56 FCFA 1,498
-38.28%
White Bread (500g)
$1.27 ₫32.8K
$4.65 FCFA 2,720
-72.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.04 ₫26.9K
$3.13 FCFA 1,832
-66.77%
Eggs
$1.50 ₫38.8K
$2.52 FCFA 1,476
-40.48%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.12 ₫339.5K
$15.89 FCFA 9,298
-17.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.17 ₫107.9K
$7.21 FCFA 4,216
-42.16%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.26 ₫239.6K
$12.10 FCFA 7,080
-23.47%
Apples (1kg)
$2.71 ₫70.2K
$2.86 FCFA 1,672
-5.24%
Banana (1kg)
$1.14 ₫29.6K
$1.75 FCFA 1,025
-34.86%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.33 ₫34.4K
$3.52 FCFA 2,062
-62.22%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.53 ₫39.6K
$4.06 FCFA 2,378
-62.32%
Potato (1kg)
$1.14 ₫29.5K
$3.25 FCFA 1,902
-64.92%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 ₫34.0K
$2.43 FCFA 1,420
-46.09%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 ₫26.1K
$1.29 FCFA 755
-21.71%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 ₫12.7K
$0.88 FCFA 513
-44.32%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.55 ₫40.2K
$3.75 FCFA 2,193
-58.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.80 ₫201.8K
$8.09 FCFA 4,734
-3.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.88 ₫22.8K
$1.05 FCFA 612
-16.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.10 ₫54.3K
$1.74 FCFA 1,015
20.69%
🚌 Getting Around
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.31 ₫8,147
$0.27 FCFA 158
14.81%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$5.06 ₫130.9K
$23.35 FCFA 13.7K
-78.33%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.05 ₫27.1K
$1.67 FCFA 980
-37.13%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.57 ₫14.7K
$1.66 FCFA 974
-65.66%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$19.44 ₫503.0K
$6.79 FCFA 3,973
186.30%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.89 ₫23.1K
$1.29 FCFA 758
-31.01%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K ₫780.7M
$29.0K FCFA 17.0M
3.97%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.9K ₫721.7M
$20.8K FCFA 12.2M
33.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$78.0 ₫2.0M
$607 FCFA 355.1K
-87.15%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.34 ₫164.0K
$29.13 FCFA 17.0K
-78.24%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.23 ₫213.0K
$43.35 FCFA 25.4K
-81.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.58 ₫584.2K
$34.43 FCFA 20.1K
-34.42%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.43 ₫140.5K
$16.70 FCFA 9,769
-67.49%
Cinema Ticket
$3.13 ₫81.0K
$6.43 FCFA 3,761
-51.32%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$161 ₫4.2M
$55.1 FCFA 32.2K
191.50%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.7K ₫380.7M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.61 ₫1.2M
$46.27 FCFA 27.1K
-1.43%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.84 ₫720.5K
$48.44 FCFA 28.3K
-42.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 ₫2.6M
$119 FCFA 69.6K
-14.38%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$81.1 ₫2.1M
$116 FCFA 67.7K
-29.94%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$516 ₫13.4M
$795 FCFA 465.2K
-35.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$341 ₫8.8M
$251 FCFA 146.7K
35.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,047 ₫27.1M
$2,616 FCFA 1.5M
-59.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$783 ₫20.3M
$977 FCFA 571.7K
-19.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,790 ₫98.1M
$3,433 FCFA 2.0M
10.40%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,306 ₫33.8M
$2,991 FCFA 1.8M
-56.34%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Da Nang
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$350 ₫9.1M
$382 FCFA 223.3K
-8.23%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.72
9.51
12.72%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Da Nang: October 5, 2026

Last update for the Republic of the Congo: October 4, 2026

Monthly budget structure
Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.
Accommodation & Living
Da Nang
$341
Republic of the Congo
$251 26.4% $90
Groceries & Markets
Da Nang
$200
Republic of the Congo
$329 64.4% $129
Clothing & Footwear
Da Nang
$115
Republic of the Congo
$148 28.5% $33
Monthly Utilities & Internet
Da Nang
$93
Republic of the Congo
$679 634% $587
Eating Out
Da Nang
$68
Republic of the Congo
$176 158% $108
Sport & Entertainment
Da Nang
$29
Republic of the Congo
$47 64% $18
Getting Around
Da Nang
$10
Republic of the Congo
$34 238% $24
Good to know
🇻🇳 Da Nang
🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
🕒 Local time
13:54 1:54 PM
07:54 7:54 AM
6 h behind Da Nang
🌤 Weather
👥 Population
1,245,200
6,142,180
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XAF, USD, EUR to VND – Vietnamese Dong Converter

Vietnamese Dong exchange rates as of October 10, 2026: 1 USD = 25,879 VND (100,000 VND = 3.86 USD). 1 EUR = 29,025 VND (100,000 VND = 3.45 EUR).

Central African CFA Franc exchange rates as of October 10, 2026: 1 USD = 585 XAF (1,000 XAF = 1.71 USD). 1 EUR = 656 XAF (1,000 XAF = 1.52 EUR).

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