Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Da Nang Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Da Nang

😐 Solo nomad: Manila is 51.9% more expensive than Da Nang without rent, and 40.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Manila is 40% more expensive than Da Nang without rent, and 41.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.25 β‚±292
$1.89 β‚«49.2K
177.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.12 β‚±1,455
$18.99 β‚«494K
37.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.48 β‚±250
$4.78 β‚«124.4K
-6.28%
Cappuccino
$2.67 β‚±148
$1.61 β‚«42K
65.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 β‚±50.5
$0.49 β‚«12.9K
85.71%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.53 β‚±29.61
$0.29 β‚«7,535
82.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.55 β‚±86.5
$1.07 β‚«27.9K
44.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.68 β‚±149
$1.61 β‚«42K
66.46%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 β‚±106
$1.43 β‚«37.3K
32.87%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 β‚±74.7
$0.95 β‚«24.8K
41.05%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.09 β‚±60.6
$1.17 β‚«30.5K
-6.84%
Eggs
$2.15 β‚±120
$1.43 β‚«37.2K
50.35%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.46 β‚±527
$12.45 β‚«323.9K
-24.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.32 β‚±296
$3.65 β‚«95K
45.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 β‚±478
$9.7 β‚«252.4K
-11.44%
Apples (1kg)
$3.44 β‚±191
$2.64 β‚«68.6K
30.30%
Banana (1kg)
$1.82 β‚±101
$0.94 β‚«24.4K
93.62%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.59 β‚±200
$1.13 β‚«29.4K
217.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.41 β‚±134
$1.05 β‚«27.4K
129.52%
Potato (1kg)
$2.77 β‚±154
$1.14 β‚«29.6K
142.98%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 β‚±169
$1.15 β‚«29.9K
164.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.94 β‚±108
$0.99 β‚«25.7K
95.96%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.46
$0.48 β‚«12.4K
33.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 β‚±192
$1.36 β‚«35.3K
152.94%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.57 β‚±477
$7.4 β‚«192.5K
15.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.51 β‚±84
$0.82 β‚«21.3K
84.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 β‚±118
$1.57 β‚«40.9K
35.03%
🚌 Getting Around
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 β‚±26.9
$0.34 β‚«8,916
41.18%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.17 β‚±678
$3.79 β‚«98.7K
221.11%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.92 β‚±51.3
$0.82 β‚«21.4K
12.20%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.27 β‚±15.08
$0.69 β‚«18K
-60.87%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.15 β‚±120
$11.74 β‚«305.4K
-81.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 β‚±65.3
$0.9 β‚«23.4K
30.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27K β‚±1.5M
$27.3K β‚«711.4M
-1.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23K β‚±1.3M
$28.7K β‚«748M
-19.98%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$139 β‚±7,714
$74.7 β‚«1.9M
85.57%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.08 β‚±1,229
$5.88 β‚«153K
275.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.22 β‚±1,516
$8.09 β‚«210.5K
236.46%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.8 β‚±2,383
$20.27 β‚«527.3K
111.15%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 β‚±384
$7.45 β‚«193.8K
-7.38%
Cinema Ticket
$6.61 β‚±368
$3.01 β‚«78.3K
119.60%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$364 β‚±20.2K
$153 β‚«4M
137.65%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.2K β‚±623.1K
$12.6K β‚«329.1M
-11.53%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.95 β‚±2,558
$39.58 β‚«1M
16.09%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.61 β‚±1,983
$25.43 β‚«661.7K
40.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.5 β‚±4,648
$52.1 β‚«1.4M
60.18%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.92 β‚±2,612
$75.4 β‚«2M
-37.79%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$503 β‚±28K
$354 β‚«9.2M
42.08%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$262 β‚±14.6K
$243 β‚«6.3M
7.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,724 β‚±96K
$721 β‚«18.8M
139.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$622 β‚±34.6K
$459 β‚«11.9M
35.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,633 β‚±202.3K
$2,743 β‚«71.4M
32.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,336 β‚±130.1K
$1,152 β‚«30M
102.73%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Manila
Da Nang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$492 β‚±27.4K
$454 β‚«11.8M
8.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.52
10.67
-29.52%

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Last update for Manila: October 28, 2025

Last update for Da Nang: October 29, 2025

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