Marcus Abroad

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I’m an Australian expat on a mission to find the world's best places to live—specifically seeking a lower cost of living, reduced tax burdens, and a convenient lifestyle free from the friction and bureaucracy.

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Is this STILL Vietnams CHEAPEST Coastal City? ( Not Da Nang )

Marcus Abroad

11:25 min 2026-07-01

Is this STILL Vietnams CHEAPEST Coastal City? ( Not Da Nang )

Nha Trang remains Vietnam's cheapest coastal city with Western amenities, despite rising demand from Russian tourists. Monthly studio rentals in the tourist center range from 6.5 to 9 million VND, while one-bedroom apartments 5 minutes out cost around 8 million VND. A three-bedroom house 10 minutes inland rents for just 3.8 million VND. Food is affordable, with banh mi and pho available for $1-2 o...

Vietnam's CHEAPEST Coastal City? ( It's not Da Nang )

Marcus Abroad

13:10 min 2025-10-16

Vietnam's CHEAPEST Coastal City? ( It's not Da Nang )

Marcus Abroad provides a detailed comparison of living costs and lifestyle between Nha Trang and Da Nang, arguing that Nha Trang has surpassed Da Nang as Vietnam's best value coastal city for expats and digital nomads. The analysis breaks down monthly budgets, highlighting that a basic lifestyle is achievable for $500, with studio apartments starting as low as $130. Marcus explores the city's dist...

Russians are flocking to Da Nang, Vietnam But why?

Marcus Abroad

9:28 min 2025-08-23

Russians are flocking to Da Nang, Vietnam But why?

Da Nang is emerging as a popular destination for Russian expats and digital nomads, drawn by affordable living, beautiful beaches, and a growing community. The city is absorbing overflow from Nha Trang's established Russian enclave, with direct flights and favorable visa policies making relocation easier. Russians find Da Nang offers a lower cost of living compared to Western countries, with moder...

9 Reasons Da Nang Is Better Then Nha Trang

Marcus Abroad

9:37 min 2025-04-15

9 Reasons Da Nang Is Better Then Nha Trang

Marcus Abroad provides a detailed comparison between Da Nang and Nha Trang, specifically tailored for expats and digital nomads considering a move to Vietnam. The analysis highlights nine distinct advantages of Da Nang, emphasizing its superior English-speaking community and a more established, welcoming expat network compared to the tourism-heavy vibe of Nha Trang. Practical logistics are a major...

9 Reasons I Chose To Live In Nha Trang Instead Of Da Nang

Marcus Abroad

8:37 min 2025-03-27

9 Reasons I Chose To Live In Nha Trang Instead Of Da Nang

A digital nomad who lived in both Da Nang and Nha Trang explains why he ultimately chose Nha Trang. He cites nine reasons: cheaper apartments (a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit for $275/month), better nightlife with more variety, wider footpaths and better walkability, lower grocery prices without extra card fees, more affordable international food (burgers for $1.50), a swimmable beach without dan...

Da Nang vs. Nha Trang: Which is the Best Retirement Destination in Vietnam?

Marcus Abroad

9:58 min 2025-03-11

Da Nang vs. Nha Trang: Which is the Best Retirement Destination in Vietnam?

A retiree-focused comparison between Da Nang and Nha Trang covers cost of living, food, weather, beaches, nightlife, infrastructure, visa convenience, and overall vibe. Food in Nha Trang runs 10–50% pricier due to seafood, but Western options can be cheaper there with local knowledge. Groceries in Nha Trang are 20–30% less than Da Nang, partly because fewer shops charge a 4% card fee. Da Nang has ...

Da Nang Vs Nha Trang Which City Has BETTER VALUE Apartments

Marcus Abroad

12:09 min 2025-02-26

Da Nang Vs Nha Trang Which City Has BETTER VALUE Apartments

This comparison video examines apartment rental value in Da Nang versus Nha Trang, focusing on prices, amenities, and market dynamics. The creator, an expat living in Nha Trang, argues that Nha Trang generally offers cheaper apartments than Da Nang due to lower demand from short-term tourists versus Da Nang's expat-driven market. A two-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the 24th floor with sea views i...

Da Nang Apartment Hunting Guide 2026 ( Vietnam )

Marcus Abroad

13:38 min 2025-02-23

Da Nang Apartment Hunting Guide 2026 ( Vietnam )

This guide covers apartment hunting in Da Nang, Vietnam, for 2025. It details housing options including houses (typically one-year contracts), private apartments (three- to six-month contracts), serviced apartments (three-month contracts with cleaning), long-term hotel stays, and Airbnb. The most popular expat area is An Thuong, which is expensive but walkable, while My An offers a balance of loca...

What I Wish I Knew Before Apartment Hunting in Da Nang Vietnam

Marcus Abroad

5:56 min 2025-01-14

What I Wish I Knew Before Apartment Hunting in Da Nang Vietnam

The video provides an honest, ground-level account of apartment hunting in Da Nang, debunking the common myth that finding a rental is quick and easy. The creator arrived expecting to secure a place in three days but ended up spending ten days in hotels, including a poor experience at Flower/Pansy Beach Hotel. He describes visiting 50-100 apartments in the My An area, finding only two available, o...