Da Nang vs Oaxaca: cost of living for digital nomads
Da Nang, Vietnam and Oaxaca, Mexico, 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 17% cheaper than Oaxaca for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $420 in Da Nang against $520 in Oaxaca.
- Da Nang scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Da Nang: 90 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Da Nang is tropical; Oaxaca is temperate.
Da Nang wins 7 of the measured lines; Oaxaca wins 0.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Da Nang or Oaxaca?
Da Nang is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,200/month in Oaxaca, roughly 17% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Da Nang or Oaxaca?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Oaxaca.
Which has faster internet, Da Nang or Oaxaca?
Da Nang has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Oaxaca.
| Line | Da Nang | Oaxaca |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $420 | $520 |
| Food | $280 | $340 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $90 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 50 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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, Oaxaca November 8, 2026.