A retired couple shares a detailed breakdown of their 25-day stay in Da Nang, Vietnam, on a $5,000 monthly budget. Their total spending was $3,152, coming in $1,014 under budget. Accommodation in a two-bedroom beachfront apartment on My Khe Beach cost $1,041 ($42/night). Dining out totaled $659, with meals averaging $15, including a Michelin-ranked noodle restaurant for $12. Groceries were $285, covering breakfast basics and drinks. Transportation cost $76, including Grab rides and a round trip to Hoi An. Entertainment spending of $461 covered beach chairs, 15 massages ($10/hour), a day trip to Hue ($113), a Han River cruise ($32), and Marble Mountains ($12). Personal care cost $79, with haircuts from $2.71 and a salon color under $30. A dermatology visit was under $12. Miscellaneous expenses of $59 included a printed photo, postage, phone accessories, and five Nike shirts for $33. Recurring costs were $494 for phone and home subscriptions. The couple notes that Da Nang can be done for much less, as they did not limit spending.
Key Facts
- Total spending for 25 days in Da Nang was $3,152, under a $4,166.50 budget.
- Two-bedroom beachfront apartment on My Khe Beach cost $1,041 for 25 nights ($42/night).
- Dining out averaged $15 per meal; a Michelin-ranked noodle restaurant meal was $12.
- Massages cost $10 per hour; 15 massages were part of entertainment spending.
- A dermatology appointment cost under $12.
