Da Lat ranks 3rd of 7 priced cities in Vietnam on cost — $495 a month in essentials, 61% above Can Tho, the cheapest. The average net salary of $422 covers that 0.9×. 110 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 8.4 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 17°C, May 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $271 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $281 |
| Groceries | $100 |
| Dining out | $56 |
| Utilities | $54 |
| Local transport | $14 |
| Essentials / mo | $495 |
| Avg net salary | $422 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $465 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $628 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Da Lat, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.19 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $15.21 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.04 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.60 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $0.90 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.54 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.60 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.32 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.52 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.27 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.17 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.59 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.61 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.99 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.21 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.58 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.53 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.34 |
| Taxi start | $0.57 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.08 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.86 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $39.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $15.00 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4.28 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $12.36 |
| Cinema, one seat | $1.90 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Da Lat has 110 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the highest of the 7 Vietnam cities we track. Vietnam's national figure is 100.4, so Da Lat runs 10 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 17.1°C | 83% | 74% | 47 mm |
| Feb | 17.4°C | 17.6°C | 80% | 59% | 23 mm |
| Mar | 19°C | 20.1°C | 78% | 57% | 62 mm |
| Apr | 20.1°C | 22°C | 81% | 65% | 116 mm |
| May | 20.6°C | 23.1°C | 86% | 82% | 282 mm |
| Jun | 20.1°C | 22.2°C | 87% | 85% | 243 mm |
| Jul | 19.8°C | 21.4°C | 87% | 90% | 257 mm |
| Aug | 19.9°C | 21.7°C | 87% | 86% | 237 mm |
| Sep | 19.6°C | 21.7°C | 89% | 90% | 308 mm |
| Oct | 19.3°C | 21.1°C | 88% | 88% | 287 mm |
| Nov | 18.7°C | 19.8°C | 87% | 80% | 205 mm |
| Dec | 17.4°C | 17.6°C | 87% | 82% | 102 mm |
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