Da Nang vs Kampot: cost of living for digital nomads
Da Nang, Vietnam and Kampot, Cambodia, 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
- Kampot is about 12% cheaper than Da Nang for a month of nomad living ($880 vs $1,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $330 in Kampot 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 50 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Da Nang wins 3 of the measured lines; Kampot wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Da Nang or Kampot?
Kampot is cheaper: about $880/month against $1,000/month in Da Nang, roughly 12% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Da Nang or Kampot?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Kampot.
Which has faster internet, Da Nang or Kampot?
Da Nang has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Kampot.
| Line | Da Nang | Kampot |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $880 |
| Rent | $420 | $330 |
| Food | $280 | $260 |
| Transport | $40 | $30 |
| Coworking | $90 | $70 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 50 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
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 October 31, 2026, Kampot September 10, 2026.