Da Nang vs Santa Ana: cost of living for digital nomads
Da Nang, Vietnam and Santa Ana, El Salvador, 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 2% cheaper than Santa Ana for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,025).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Santa Ana against $420 in Da Nang.
- Da Nang scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Da Nang: 90 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Da Nang wins 5 of the measured lines; Santa Ana wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Da Nang or Santa Ana?
Da Nang is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,025/month in Santa Ana, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Da Nang or Santa Ana?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Santa Ana.
Which has faster internet, Da Nang or Santa Ana?
Da Nang has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 70 Mbps in Santa Ana.
| Line | Da Nang | Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $1,025 |
| Rent | $420 | $380 |
| Food | $280 | $300 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $90 | $75 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 70 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
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, Santa Ana September 11, 2026.