Da Nang vs Montevideo: cost of living for digital nomads
Da Nang, Vietnam and Montevideo, Uruguay, 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 41% cheaper than Montevideo for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,700).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $420 in Da Nang against $780 in Montevideo.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Montevideo: 100 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Da Nang is tropical; Montevideo is temperate.
Da Nang wins 6 of the measured lines; Montevideo wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Da Nang or Montevideo?
Da Nang is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,700/month in Montevideo, roughly 41% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Da Nang or Montevideo?
Da Nang and Montevideo score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Da Nang or Montevideo?
Montevideo has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Da Nang.
| Line | Da Nang | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $1,700 |
| Rent | $420 | $780 |
| Food | $280 | $450 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $90 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 100 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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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, Montevideo October 31, 2026.