How we live this cheap in Da Nang

A couple shares their detailed monthly budget for living in Da Nang, Vietnam, totaling $1,448 for two people. Their basic costs, including a one-bedroom apartment two blocks from My Khe Beach with AC, internet, and a washing machine for $380, electricity at $51, water at $11, and a weekend trip to Hoi An, came to $1,013. They spent $245 on restaurants, mostly local Vietnamese meals, and $146 on groceries and market produce. Alcohol added $136, covering wine at western restaurants and $2 beers at beach bars. Personal expenses included $58 for a hospital visit with blood tests and X-rays, $12 massages, and $42 in online shopping. The video emphasizes that living costs can be lower for singles or those eating exclusively local food, with meals as cheap as $1.50. Visa runs via agent cost about $150 per person. The couple recommends Da Nang as a soft landing for first-time expats due to its mix of affordable local food and available western amenities.

Key Facts

1. Total monthly cost of living for two people: $1,448
2. Apartment rent: $380 per month for a one-bedroom two blocks from My Khe Beach
3. Electricity bill: $51 per month with AC running all day
4. Hospital visit with blood test, X-ray, and medicine: $58
5. Visa run via agent: $150 per person including VIP bus and queue service