A family of four living in Da Nang, Vietnam, tracked all their expenses for November 2025 to provide a realistic cost-of-living breakdown. Their two-bedroom ocean-view condo rents for $800 per month, including water and internet. Food and groceries, including eating out and delivery, totaled $1,330. Electricity in the cooler month of November was $100. Transportation via Grab cost $29.60. Miscellaneous expenses such as spa services and haircuts came to $156, while family entertainment including bowling and an escape room cost $75. Medical insurance through SafetyWing was under $300 per month, and visa runs for their 90-day e-visas cost $200 per month. The family uses Holafly eSIMs for cell service at $45 each per month for unlimited data. They note that food is often cheaper to buy from restaurants than to cook at home. This detailed account offers practical insight for other families considering relocation to Da Nang.
Key Facts
- Rent for a two-bedroom ocean-view condo in Da Nang is $800 per month, including water and internet.
- Monthly food and grocery expenses for a family of 4 total $1,330, including eating out and delivery.
- Electricity cost in November was $100, lower than warmer months when it reaches $140.
- Transportation via Grab costs about $29.60 per month.
- Medical insurance through SafetyWing costs under $300 per month for the family.