Side-by-side holiday guide

Bali vs Da Nang

Compare two beach holidays with very different food, culture and daily costs. Costs below are a seven-night planning baseline for two people travelling from Sydney, including a 10% buffer.

Quick answer

Bali is about $176 cheaper, while Bali has the shorter journey from Sydney.

Bali, Indonesia

Indonesia

Bali

$4,323for two, all in

Warm year-round, short hop, low daily spend.

  • Best for beaches, warm weather, food
  • About 9 hours door to door
See Bali flights and stays
Da Nang, Vietnam

Vietnam

Da Nang

$4,499for two, all in

Beach plus old town, lowest daily spend, one stop.

  • Best for food, culture, warm weather
  • About 14 hours door to door
See Da Nang flights and stays

Bali or Da Nang: the numbers

CompareBaliDa NangEdge
7 nights for two$4,323$4,499Bali
Return flights per person$780$1,050Bali
Midscale room per night$160$130Da Nang and Hoi An
Daily spend per person$60$50Da Nang and Hoi An
Door-to-door time9 hours14 hoursBali
Food70/10090/100Da Nang and Hoi An
Beaches90/10075/100Bali
Culture60/10080/100Da Nang and Hoi An
Nightlife60/10050/100Bali

Choose Bali if…

  • beaches and warm weather matter most
  • $4,323 fits your seven-night budget
  • Warm year-round, short hop, low daily spend.

Choose Da Nang if…

  • food and culture matter most
  • $4,499 fits your seven-night budget
  • Beach plus old town, lowest daily spend, one stop.

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