Cape Coast vs Da Nang: cost of living for digital nomads
Cape Coast, Ghana 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
- Cape Coast is about 2% cheaper than Da Nang for a month of nomad living ($985 vs $1,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Cape Coast against $420 in Da Nang.
- Da Nang scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Da Nang: 90 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Cape Coast wins 4 of the measured lines; Da Nang wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cape Coast or Da Nang?
Cape Coast is cheaper: about $985/month against $1,000/month in Da Nang, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cape Coast or Da Nang?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Cape Coast.
Which has faster internet, Cape Coast or Da Nang?
Da Nang has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Cape Coast.
| Line | Cape Coast | Da Nang |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $985 | $1,000 |
| Rent | $380 | $420 |
| Food | $280 | $280 |
| Transport | $30 | $40 |
| Coworking | $70 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 90 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 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): Cape Coast September 11, 2026, Da Nang November 11, 2026.