Arequipa vs Da Nang: cost of living for digital nomads
Arequipa, Peru and Da Nang, Vietnam, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Arequipa and Da Nang cost about the same per month ($1,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Arequipa against $420 in Da Nang.
- Da Nang scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Arequipa is arid; Da Nang is tropical.
Arequipa wins 3 of the measured lines; Da Nang wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Arequipa or Da Nang?
Arequipa and Da Nang cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,000.
Which city is safer, Arequipa or Da Nang?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Arequipa.
Which has faster internet, Arequipa or Da Nang?
Arequipa and Da Nang have about the same typical internet speed, 90 Mbps.
| Line | Arequipa | Da Nang |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rent | $380 | $420 |
| Food | $280 | $280 |
| Transport | $30 | $40 |
| Coworking | $80 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 90 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Arequipa September 11, 2026, Da Nang November 11, 2026.