Cost to Retire in Da Nang Vietnam

This video provides a detailed cost breakdown for retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam, based on a month-long stay in July 2025. The creator highlights Da Nang as a 'soft landing' for expats, with western restaurants, an international community, and affordable healthcare—including a cardiologist visit and imaging for $174. Cons include a 30% rent increase since 2023 (from $264 to $342 for a studio) and more crowded beaches during high season. Monthly costs for a couple on a tight budget are estimated at $1,099 (basic) to $1,299 (including alcohol and entertainment), while a middle-range expat lifestyle runs about $2,192. The recommended neighborhood is My Khe Beach, where everything is walkable. Visa advice covers the 90-day tourist visa and visa runs, as Vietnam has no retirement visa. The creator advises against buying real estate immediately and recommends booking short-term hotels before finding local rentals.

Key Facts

1. Studio apartment rent increased from $264 to $342 per month between 2023 and 2025 (30% increase).
2. Cardiologist visit with imaging cost $174 total.
3. Local Vietnamese meal cost $1.34 per person.
4. Monthly low-budget cost for two people (basic) is $1,099; with alcohol and entertainment it is $1,299.
5. Middle-range monthly cost for two people is $2,192 including alcohol and entertainment.