Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Family Budget in the World’s Cheapest Country)

A Canadian expat mom living in Da Nang with her family since 2022 provides a detailed breakdown of monthly expenses for solo expats and families in 2025. Housing near My Khe Beach ranges from $600 for a two-bedroom apartment to $1,600 for a three-bedroom villa, while central Hai Chau offers lower rates. Utilities (internet, electricity, water) add about $58–$95 monthly. A motorbike costs around $740 to buy or $98–$183 monthly to rent; Grab rides are $0.75–$1.20. Local meals cost as little as $0.75 each, while western dining runs $4–$15 per person. Healthcare is affordable: doctor visits $5.50–$11, dental cleaning $7.50. Visa runs every 30–90 days cost $100–$300. The creator concludes that $500/month is feasible only for a solo minimalist eating local, while a family living modestly needs $1,800–$2,200/month.

Key Facts

1. Three-bedroom villa near My Khe Beach: $1,000–$1,600/month
2. Local meal: $0.75; western main dish: $4–$8
3. Motorbike purchase: ~$740; rental: $98–$183/month
4. Doctor visit: $5.50–$11; dental cleaning: $7.50
5. Visa run costs: $100–$300 every 3 months