Da Nang vs Dumaguete: cost of living for digital nomads
Da Nang, Vietnam and Dumaguete, Philippines, 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
- Dumaguete is about 2% cheaper than Da Nang for a month of nomad living ($980 vs $1,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Dumaguete against $420 in Da Nang.
- Da Nang scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Both have a tropical climate.
Da Nang wins 2 of the measured lines; Dumaguete wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Da Nang or Dumaguete?
Dumaguete is cheaper: about $980/month against $1,000/month in Da Nang, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Da Nang or Dumaguete?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Dumaguete.
Which has faster internet, Da Nang or Dumaguete?
Da Nang and Dumaguete have about the same typical internet speed, 90 Mbps.
| Line | Da Nang | Dumaguete |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $980 |
| Rent | $420 | $380 |
| Food | $280 | $280 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $90 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 90 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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): Da Nang November 11, 2026, Dumaguete September 10, 2026.