Cost of Living: Da Nang vs Marrakech (2026)

Da Nang is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $475/month in Da Nang vs $495/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Da Nang is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Da Nang has a rate of 1.53 per 100,000 and Marrakech has 1.70 per 100,000.

Too close to call — 66 vs 62. Da Nang has a slight edge, but Marrakech might suit you better depending on your priorities. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Marrakech is easier for street-level English (32/100) than Da Nang (25/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.

A 1-bedroom in the centre: $475/month in Da Nang, $495/month in Marrakech (Numbeo). That's 4% cheaper rent in Da Nang.

Marrakech scores 5.0/10 on the EIU Democracy Index vs 2.6/10 for Da Nang. Worth researching — neither scores as a 'full democracy,' so dig into press freedom and judicial independence before committing.

Da Nang scores higher on our composite healthcare index (65/100 vs 53/100 for Marrakech). That score combines clinical outcomes (IHME), universal coverage (WHO), and resident perception (Numbeo) — not just whether hospitals exist but whether the system actually works for settlers.