Da Nangis 22% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (59/10) vs Siargao "Fair" (51/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $16/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇻🇳 Da Nang
🇵🇭 Siargao
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
★★★★★
18 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $37/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $1.55, dorms avg $11
★★★★★
Coffee $2.03, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.18, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.18, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
23 attractions
★★★★★
17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇻🇳 Da Nang | 🇵🇭 Siargao | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $12 cheaper | $15 | $3/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $24 cheaper | $26 | $2/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $47 | $44 cheaper | $3/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇻🇳 Da Nang | 🇵🇭 Siargao |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.92 45% less | $3.46 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $9.45 | $8.70 8% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.18 | $1.18 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.55 24% less | $2.03 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.30 | $0.26 13% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇻🇳▼
Da Nang
Vietnam
59
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $11/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (23 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGold Hotel By Haviland (9.1)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels15
🇵🇭▼
Siargao
Philippines
51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $16/night). Strong hostel scene (18 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSoffta Surf Ranch (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$16/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇻🇳 Da Nang
🇵🇭 Siargao
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Da Nang & Siargao
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇻🇳 Da Nang
28°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 72mm/month
Best months: Mar, Apr
🇵🇭 Siargao
28°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 204mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇻🇳 Da Nang
1. Ban Co PeakFree
2. DaNang Fine Arts MuseumFree
3. Golden BuddhaFree
4. Mountain of WaterFree
5. Non Nuoc BeachFree
🇵🇭 Siargao
1. Bent Palm Tree - Maasin BridgeFree
2. Caridad BeachFree
3. Coconut ViewpointFree
4. Magpupungko Tidal LagoonsFree
5. Philippine Crocodile Habitat viewpointFree
Common Questions
FAQ
Is Da Nang or Siargao cheaper for backpackers?+
How many hostels are in Da Nang vs Siargao?+
Do I need a visa for Da Nang or Siargao?+
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Siargao?+
What's the cheapest month to visit Da Nang and Siargao?+
Keep Exploring
People Also Compared
Keep Exploring
Explore These Cities
Ready to book?
Plan a trip to both cities
Full itinerary with real-time flights, hostels & transport — built on our 64k+ price index.
Build Your Itinerary →Free · No account required · Results in under 30 seconds