Cusco vs Da Nang: cost of living for digital nomads
Cusco, 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
- Da Nang is about 8% cheaper than Cusco for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,085).
- Da Nang scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Da Nang: 90 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Cusco is temperate; Da Nang is tropical.
Cusco wins 2 of the measured lines; Da Nang wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cusco or Da Nang?
Da Nang is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,085/month in Cusco, roughly 8% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cusco or Da Nang?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Cusco.
Which has faster internet, Cusco or Da Nang?
Da Nang has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Cusco.
| Line | Cusco | Da Nang |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,085 | $1,000 |
| Rent | $420 | $420 |
| Food | $300 | $280 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $85 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 90 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 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): Cusco September 11, 2026, Da Nang October 31, 2026.