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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Medellin is 44% cheaper than Da Nang
| Lifestyle | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $300/mo | $450/mo | +50% |
| Moderate | $450/mo | $650/mo | +44% |
| Comfortable | $700/mo | $1,000/mo | +43% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $350/mo | $550/mo | +57% |
| Groceries & Food | $90/mo | $130/mo | +44% |
| Dining Out | $40/mo | $80/mo | +100% |
| Transport | $10/mo | $28/mo | +180% |
| Utilities & Internet | $45/mo | $65/mo | +44% |
| Healthcare | $36/mo | $52/mo | +44% |
| Leisure & Personal | $32/mo | $46/mo | +44% |
Sources: GSO (Vietnam), World Bank / DANE (Colombia), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (baguette) | $0 | $1 | +233% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -35% |
| Eggs (12) | $1 | $2 | +42% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | +11% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +60% |
| Item | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mì Quảng (local noodle) | $1 | $4 | +200% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4 | $5 | +23% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | -6% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1 | $2 | +137% |
| Item | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $350 | $550 | +57% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $220 | $300 | +36% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $700 | $1,000 | +43% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $400 | $550 | +38% |
| Item | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter rental (monthly) | $45 | $22 | -51% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +18% |
| Item | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85mΒ²) | $45 | $65 | +44% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $9 | $20 | +122% |
| Item | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $18 | $25 | +39% |
| Item | π»π³ Da Nang | π¨π΄ Medellin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $2 | $5 | +140% |
Explore more: Da Nang city guide | Medellin city guide | Vietnam | Colombia