Cost of living as a digital nomad in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳

A digital nomad documents her daily spending over three days in Da Nang, Vietnam, renting a serviced apartment in the My An area near My Khe Beach for 450,000 VND (about €16) per night. She buys fresh produce such as watermelon and kiwis from Lotte Supermarket for under €1, pays 5,000 VND for a beach shower, and spends 185,000 VND for several hours at The Hideout Cafe with reliable WiFi and AC. She negotiates two pairs of shoes for 700,000 VND total at Han Market, where she notes many stalls close by 7 PM. A Grab Bike ride to iVegan costs 18,000 VND. She self-treats a cold with local remedies bought for 100,000 VND and finds a hard-pressure massage at Kop Spa highly effective. She discovers a quieter, less crowded beach south of the city where it is possible to swim and fly a drone away from the airport no-fly zone. Though she finds the local scooter traffic chaotic, she appreciates the affordability and cafe culture, especially compared to Bali.

Key Facts

1. Serviced apartment near My An/My Khe: 450,000 VND/night (€16)
2. Beach shower at My Khe: 5,000 VND
3. Two pairs of sneakers at Han Market: final price 700,000 VND (€26)
4. 10-pack Nike socks at Han Market: 110,000 VND (€4)
5. Grab Bike ride (short distance): 18,000 VND