Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

27:52 min 2026-06-18

Is DA NANG The Best City in Vietnam for Expats?

Based on seven years of living in Da Nang a Canadian expat offers a 2026 cost of living analysis tailored to expats and retirees. A studio near My Khe Beach that ran $250 in 2019 now costs $500–$600. Local street food remains affordable at $1–$2 per meal, but Western restaurants, gym memberships, and motorbike rentals have climbed 30–50% since pre-pandemic. A single retiree on a $2,000 pension can...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

25:01 min 2026-06-06

Living in Da Nang Vietnam was NOT What I Expected

Evan Eh! reflects on his 18-month experience living in Da Nang, Vietnam, contrasting the tourist highlight reel with the realities of long-term residency. He discusses the city's beautiful beaches, clean air, and relaxed pace, but also addresses challenges such as the intense 3-4 month rainy season (October to January), rising construction noise and dust from rapid development, and a transient exp...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

18:31 min 2026-02-16

Get Your Vietnam E-Visa First Try in 2026! 🇻🇳

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to applying for a Vietnam e-visa, emphasizing common mistakes that lead to denial or airport issues. The creator advises applying early, double-checking all fields against your passport, and always selecting the full 90-day validity. The official government portal (evisa.gov.vn) charges $25 for single entry or $50 for multiple entry; third-party agents a...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

19:35 min 2026-02-05

Why I'm Leaving Da Nang Vietnam

A Canadian expat explains his decision to leave Da Nang after 18 months, moving back to Ho Chi Minh City for family and career reasons. He emphasizes that his departure is not a critique of Da Nang, which he still considers one of the best places for early retirement and soft landings in Southeast Asia. The video details the city's genuine strengths: its natural beauty, affordability, low pollutio...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:26 min 2026-01-30

Da Nang Vietnam Got Expensive? 🇻🇳 Retire Here Instead

Phu Quoc offers a seasonal retirement option with spectacular dry-season weather and an international airport, but beachfront housing is expensive and healthcare is limited to routine care. Vung Tau provides affordable oceanfront living with proximity to Saigon's hospitals and the upcoming Long Thanh airport; one-bedroom condos rent for around $400. Ho Chi Minh City suits active singles who want s...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

31:07 min 2026-01-24

🇻🇳 SKIP THE VISA RUN! How to Live and Retire in Vietnam on a Long Term Visa

This video provides a comprehensive guide to obtaining long-term visas for living in Vietnam, specifically targeting expats and retirees who want to avoid frequent visa runs. The creator, Evan, explains that the 90-day e-visa is only an entry-level option for tourists, not a permanent solution. He outlines several legitimate pathways to long-term residency, including obtaining a work permit and Te...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

17:12 min 2025-11-19

Pros & Cons of Living in Vietnam (18 Months in Da Nang)

After 18 months in Da Nang and six years in Vietnam overall, the creator delivers a candid, opinion-driven breakdown of expat life across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Da Nang is presented as a beachside paradise with affordable living—a one-bedroom near My Khe Beach rents for under $500, breakfast costs $2, and a gym membership runs $20—but the video warns of a long rainy season from Sept...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

22:35 min 2025-10-22

Why YOU should NEVER RETIRE in Vietnam 9 Reasons

Evan Eh! provides a candid assessment of the realities of retiring in Vietnam, moving beyond the idealized 'living like a king' narrative often seen on social media. The discussion centers on nine critical challenges, including permanent culture shock, the complexities of navigating a non-Western healthcare system, and the inherent instability of visa regulations. He highlights the logistical hurd...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:44 min 2025-10-12

Florida Couple Chose Da Nang Vietnam to Retire Early

A couple originally from Miami Beach, Florida, shares their move to An Thuong, Da Nang, Vietnam, after visiting 110 cities across Southeast Asia. Motivated by a multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a desire to travel while healthy, they put their careers as yacht brokers on hold. They pay $550 per month for a two-bedroom condo two and a half blocks from the beach, compared to $5,000 per month for hous...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

19:05 min 2025-09-11

Start Over in Vietnam with $10000 (If I Had to Leave the U.S. Today)

Evan Eh! provides a strategic blueprint for individuals looking to restart their lives in Vietnam with a $10,000 savings cushion. The discussion centers on maximizing financial runway by avoiding expensive expat bubbles like Da Nang's An Thuong area or high-end villas in Hoi An. Instead, the focus shifts to more affordable alternatives such as the coastal city of Quy Nhon, the mountain town of Da ...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:32 min 2025-09-04

58 year old Canadian lives the perfect retirement in Da Nang Vietnam

A 58-year-old Canadian retiree shares his journey from a sales career in Toronto to settling in Da Nang, Vietnam. He describes the burnout that led him to take a buyout and move to Southeast Asia, initially landing in Phuket before choosing Da Nang for its balance of ocean access and manageable pace. The video covers his practical relocation steps: selling possessions, flying into Saigon, and secu...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

15:12 min 2025-08-20

Am I Leaving Da Nang Vietnam? HONEST thoughts after 1 year

Evan Eh! provides a candid reflection on his family's first year living in Da Nang, contrasting the experience with his previous five years in Ho Chi Minh City. The discussion centers on the transition from the frenetic energy of Saigon to the quieter, beachside lifestyle of Central Vietnam, specifically highlighting the move from An Bang Beach to Da Nang. He addresses the growing pains of the reg...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

17:57 min 2025-08-11

How I Retired at 40 Years Old in Da Nang Vietnam

A Canadian expat who retired at 42 in Da Nang, Vietnam, outlines an eight-step roadmap for achieving early retirement with no starting capital. He emphasizes geo-arbitrage as the foundational strategy, arguing that high Western housing costs make saving impossible. By relocating to Da Nang, he reduced his monthly rent from $2,000 to $400 and his total burn rate to under $1,000, enabling an 80% sav...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

15:50 min 2025-05-01

Never RETIRE in Vietnam. Here's Why

Evan argues that despite Vietnam's tropical scenery, low cost of living, and excellent food, retiring there comes with significant drawbacks. There is no retirement visa, so expats rely on 90-day e-visas, marriage, or investor visas. Bureaucracy is paper-heavy and slow; language barriers persist even after years. Western food, cheese, and wine are heavily imported and expensive. Healthcare is affo...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:06 min 2025-04-07

Living Like Royalty in DA NANG for $2000 MONTH! ($800 House, Family of 4)

Canadian expat Mai discusses the logistics and financial realities of raising a family of four in Da Nang on a monthly budget of approximately $2,000 USD. The conversation highlights a significant lifestyle upgrade compared to North America, featuring a $800 monthly rental for a four-bedroom, five-bathroom townhouse in a gated community with a pool. Practical cost breakdowns include utilities rang...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

25:59 min 2025-03-19

Best Place to Retire in 2026? (Thailand vs Vietnam vs Philippines)

A comparison of retiring in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, based on the experiences of an American expat who has lived in all three countries. The Philippines offers the best English proficiency and a three-year visa without leaving the country, but has the highest cost of living, poor infrastructure, and unreliable internet. Thailand, particularly Bangkok, provides vibrant urban life and...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:37 min 2025-03-12

Da Nang VIETNAM Cost of Living in 2026 - What's it like for Couples?

An American expat living in Da Nang with his Filipina girlfriend details their monthly budget of $750, covering all expenses. Rent for a two-bedroom beachfront condo in the My Khe area is $550, including utilities and internet. Food costs for the couple average $200 per month, achieved by eating local Vietnamese meals five nights a week and Western food twice a week, with breakfast often skipped. ...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

23:30 min 2024-12-05

Living Like Royalty in Da Nang for $2500 a Month (Family of 4)

Evan Eh! provides a detailed breakdown of the monthly expenses for a family of four living in Da Nang, comparing the lifestyle and costs to his previous experience in Ho Chi Minh City. The analysis covers essential family logistics, including childcare costs for a nanny and local daycare, international versus local food budgets, and the realities of renting a three-bedroom house for approximately ...