Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Da Nang can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Da Nang?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Da Nang $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $55. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Doha and Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Da Nang $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Doha and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Da Nang? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Doha Hotel Prices and Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $30
- Doha Airport (DOH) Private Transfer to Doha City Centre/Hotels: $32
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $40
- Doha to Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $42
- Doha Private Airport and City Transfers: $48
- Doha Airport Transfer Services with Pickup and Drop Off : $49
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $53
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Private Transfer from Danang to Hoi An with WIFI on Board: $20
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge : $40
- Airport Transfer: Da Nang Airport and Hoi An City: $15
- Airport pick up and transfer from Danang airport to Hoian: $29
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: Private Return Transfer from Da Nang: $32
- Ba Na Hills Day/Night Ticket With Round-trip Private Transfer: $79
- Best Tour/Transfer to Hue Imperial City from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $67
- Coconut Jungle - Vegetable & Pottery Village- PRIVATE TRANSFER: $56
- Comfy PRIVATE TRANSFER from Hoian & Da Nang to Hue or Vice Versa: $44
- Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure By Private Transfers: $12
- Da Nang Airport Pick-Up to Hotel Private Transfer: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Doha change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDoha $106Da Nang $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Qatar Island District Sightseeing, Boat & Food Tour – 7 Tastings: $144
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $160
- Overnight Desert Safari Adventure:BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Included: $220
- Doha Overnight Camp Desert Safari Tour with Dinner and Breakfast : $230
- Desert Safari 7 Hours Tour with Dinner and Camp: $270
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
- Hội An Farming Vegetable Village & Cooking Class : $26
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Top Notch Da Nang Walking Food Tour 7, 9, or 12 Tastings Included: $29
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang : $33
- Jolie Da nang cooking class only (JDN3): $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
- Explore Heart of Qatar Doha City Tour with Professional Guide: $22
- Transit Exclusive Discover Doha Tour: $34
- Picture-Perfect Tour of the City Most Instagrammable Spots: $39
- Moonlight on The Gulf A Doha Dhow Cruise Adventure: $39
- Qatar: Magical Sunset & Skyline View With Traditional Dhow Cruise: $40
- Private City Tour in Doha: $42
- Doha City Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, Doha Port & Pearl Island: $42
- Doha Guided City Tour : $43
- Doha City Tour: Guided Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, Pearl Island : $45
- Traditional Dhow Cruise With Sunset & Skyline View: $45
- Private Doha Guided City Tour To All Main Attractions : $45
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Da Nang Museum Entry Ticket (Optional Audio Guide): $2.70
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.72
- From Citadels to Skyscrapers: A Downtown Danang Audio Tour: $5.00
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Super cheap and distinguished Ao Dai Experience in 2 hours - Ao dai retal: $6.16
- My Xuan Cruise on Han River by Night: $6.37
- Day Tour to Bana Hills with Golden Bridge: $7.77
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.54
- Experience Da Nang Han River Local Cruise by Night: $9.00
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $10
- Ao Dai Experience in Da Nang: $10
- Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Da Nang $8.91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Da Nang, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Da Nang is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Da Nang, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.