Are tourist-area shops in Da Nang overpriced, and is it better to buy snacks and everyday items in supermarkets?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
For everyday shopping in Da Nang, supermarkets are usually the safer and cheaper option because prices are clearly marked. Small shops near tourist areas and the airport may quote inflated prices—for example, an ice cream that costs 28k VND in the center was reportedly sold for 45k VND near the airport.
What the community said
Supermarkets are the safer choice because prices are displayed upfront, so travelers are less likely to be overcharged at checkout.
7 days ago supermarket
A supermarket in Da Nang was reported to have a dedicated counter marked for tax refunds for foreign customers, so bigger purchases may be more practical there than in small street shops.
7 days ago tax refund counter for foreign customers
Many small shops in tourist zones and outlying areas do not display price tags, so the final price may be quoted arbitrarily at the register.
7 days ago tourist areas, airport area
One reported example of overpricing: a fish-shaped ice cream near the airport was quoted at 45k VND, while the same item in central My An cost 28k VND.
7 days ago 45k VND vs 28k VND, My An
If you shop online via Shopee instead of buying locally, refunds can be possible in delivery disputes—for example, when an order was marked as delivered even though the paid item was never received.
7 days ago Shopee