Da Nang vs Siem Reap: cost of living for digital nomads
Da Nang, Vietnam and Siem Reap, 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
- Siem Reap is about 1% cheaper than Da Nang for a month of nomad living ($995 vs $1,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Siem Reap 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 70 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Da Nang wins 4 of the measured lines; Siem Reap wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Da Nang or Siem Reap?
Siem Reap is cheaper: about $995/month against $1,000/month in Da Nang, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Da Nang or Siem Reap?
Da Nang scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Siem Reap.
Which has faster internet, Da Nang or Siem Reap?
Da Nang has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 70 Mbps in Siem Reap.
| Line | Da Nang | Siem Reap |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $995 |
| Rent | $420 | $380 |
| Food | $280 | $290 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $90 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 70 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| 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, Siem Reap September 10, 2026.