A retiree living in Da Nang breaks down her monthly expenses, demonstrating how a luxury lifestyle costs roughly $1,175 per month compared to $4,000 in the United States. She rents a high-end apartment at The Filmore Da Nang for $900 per month, a 28-floor building with smart home features and panoramic river views. Groceries from Lotte Mart total about $22 for a two-week supply, with individual packaging keeping prices low. Medical care is a highlight: a full physical including blood work, ultrasound, CT scan, and mammogram costs $226, while dental cleaning runs $4 to $8. Prescriptions are available over the counter, and pharmacies offer free blood pressure and weight checks. Gym membership at Mega Fitness is $13 per month, and Wi-Fi through VTEL costs $8 monthly for 6 GB per day. Grab rides around town range from $1 to $3. The video focuses on practical costs for retirees considering a move to Da Nang, with specific prices and vendor names provided throughout.
Key Facts
- Rent at The Filmore Da Nang luxury apartment is $900 per month.
- Full medical checkup including blood work, ultrasound, CT scan, mammogram costs $226.
- Dental cleaning costs $4 to $8 depending on regular or deep cleaning.
- Gym membership at Mega Fitness is $13 per month.
- Wi-Fi (VTEL, 6 GB per day) costs $8 per month.