Da Nang Cost of Living: 2026 Budget Guide for Expats & Nomads

Why Hello There with Dr Mark Sabean

10:25 min 2026-04-08 97

DA NANG VS PHUKET IS THAILAND STILL THE CHEAPEST RETIREMENT HAVEN IN SOUTH EAST ASIA?

This opinion-led video argues that Phuket remains a strong retirement haven despite recent rent increases in Da Nang. The host, a former realtor, showcases five to six Phuket rental listings found on Facebook Marketplace, ranging from $300 to $460 per month. Units include studios and one-bedrooms in Kathu, Patong, and Phuket Town, many with pools, gyms, and fully equipped kitchens. He contrasts th...

Joose the Nomad

9:57 min 2026-04-08 286

DA NANG vs HOI AN - Which One is Better for Digital Nomads?

A digital nomad who spent five months in Da Nang and one month in Hoi An delivers a structured comparison across 10 categories. Da Nang edges out Hoi An in cost of living, beaches, networking, community, dating, and activities. Hoi An wins decisively for peace, quiet, vibe, infrastructure, and food. Da Nang offers more modern apartments, a Miami-like beachfront, consistent surf, and a larger socia...

Vagabond Awake

22:19 min 2026-04-08 1,788

Da Nang Vietnam Today-They left America 34 years ago-How they pay for life

Dan and Shauna, an American couple, moved overseas in their mid-20s and spent 30 years teaching abroad in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Singapore before retiring. They currently split their time between Maine and Southeast Asia, spending months at a time in Da Nang, Vietnam. In this interview from their Da Nang apartment, they explain how they live on roughly $1,500–$2,000 per month while renting an...

Retire Da Nang

7:49 min 2026-04-08 263

Australian v Vietnam Living Expenses for Pensioners Doing It Tough

An Australian expat accountant and economist in Da Nang presents a detailed cost-of-living comparison for pensioners struggling financially in Australia. The video breaks down monthly budgets for a lower-to-middle-income couple, showing that living in Australia costs approximately $3,800 to $4,300 per month, while Da Nang costs $1,700 to $3,500. Key savings include food and groceries ($400-$700 vs...

Adela and Niki

19:12 min 2026-04-08 33

$5 A Day In Da Nang, Vietnam.. Is It Actually Possible?

Two digital nomads document a realistic weekday in Da Nang, Vietnam, focusing on the cost of daily life. They live in the My An neighborhood, a short walk from My Khe Beach, and pay 11 million VND/month for a 3-month apartment lease. Their daily expenses for two people total under 270,000 VND (~$10 USD), including banh mi, coffee, ramen, and che dessert. They highlight affordable healthcare: a chi...

Twogether Nomads

12:00 min 2026-04-07 289

What $400 get you in Da Nang, Vietnam (Not what you expect) | Apartment tour 🇻🇳 | April 2026

A couple renting a two-bedroom apartment in Da Nang for $400 per month (10.5 million VND, including Wi-Fi) gives a detailed tour of their fully furnished unit. The apartment features a guest bedroom, a combined kitchen and living area with a large table used for working, a master bedroom with a queen bed and panoramic windows overlooking the city and Han River, and a simple wet-style bathroom. The...

Salty Sessions

5:01 min 2026-04-06 1,046

I Surfed Da Nang for 30 Days… Here’s the Truth

This video shares an honest experience from one month of surfing at My Khe Beach in Da Nang. The creator, a longboard surfer, found the waves generally small to medium (waist to chest high on good days), with a soft and safe sand bottom ideal for cruising. The best surf conditions occurred in the morning around sunrise when the water was glassy; afternoons brought wind chop. Mid-to-high tide produ...

The mark side

14:26 min 2026-04-06 758

I Finally Found the PERFECT Apartment in Da Nang 🇻🇳

A Da Nang high-rise apartment tour shows a three-bedroom unit on a high floor (20–35th) with panoramic views of Son Tra Peninsula and Hai Van Pass. The apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in screens, a modern kitchen, a laundry room, and balconies. The landlord is a resident Korean who maintains the property well. Rent is 27 million VND per month (~$1080), and the creator considers ...

Gunner Goes Global

16:21 min 2026-04-06 613

DA NANG Cost of Living 2026 🇻🇳 (Honest Monthly Breakdown)

A detailed breakdown of monthly living expenses in Da Nang, Vietnam, based on the creator's personal experience as an expat. The video covers rent, food, transportation, healthcare, entertainment, and personal care, comparing prices to those in Florida, USA. A one-bedroom apartment in a popular expat area like An Thuong costs $450–$650 per month, with utilities adding about $4 for water and variab...

Americans Living Abroad

16:28 min 2026-04-05 16,905

I've Been to 41 Countries - Here's Why I Live in Vietnam (Da Nang Apartment Tour)

Natasha, a 38-year-old American program manager, shares why she chose Da Nang, Vietnam as her base after visiting 41 countries. Living in a $400/month apartment a 10-minute walk from the beach, she maintains a total monthly budget of $1,000. The video includes a detailed tour of her newly remodeled one-bedroom unit, which came fully furnished with new appliances and strong Wi-Fi. Natasha explains ...

Life Out of the Box

16:15 min 2026-04-04 435

What $300/Month Gets You in Da Nang 🇻🇳

In a 24-hour apartment-hunting experiment without Airbnb, a couple searches for a one-month rental in Da Nang's beachside neighborhoods, specifically My An and An Thuong. They walk streets looking for "apartment for rent" signs and contact landlords via WhatsApp, finding that peak high season has drastically reduced available inventory. After visiting some 60–70 buildings, they encounter challenge...

Vagabond Awake

24:43 min 2026-04-04 19,481

American Retires in Da Nang on Only Social Security

Ed, a 64-year-old American retiree, lives in Da Nang on a monthly budget of $1,000 from Social Security. He recommends the My An neighborhood for its walkability and proximity to downtown. Ed stays in hotels rather than apartments, negotiating monthly rates that range from $250 in the off-season to $340 during peak season. He criticizes claims that $500 a month is sufficient, arguing that amount l...

Gunner Goes Global

39:34 min 2026-04-01 933

Inside Da Nang’s FIRST Assisted Living Home (EXCLUSIVE Tour!)

Gunner from Gunner Goes Global provides an exclusive tour of Thien Tam An, Da Nang's first private assisted living and retirement home. The video explores the facility's diverse care levels, ranging from independent living to 24/7 medical support for bedridden residents. Viewers get a detailed look at private and shared room options, common dining areas, a library, and specialized amenities like a...

Americans Living Abroad

11:09 min 2026-03-29 1,657

We quit our jobs in the US - Now we live in Da Nang, Vietnam ($450/Month Apt Tour)

Chris and Sofia quit their US jobs and have been living in Da Nang, Vietnam for two years. They share their one-bedroom apartment tour, which costs $450 per month including utilities. Their monthly budget is $1,000 per person, covering all expenses including occasional trips. The apartment is fully furnished with a washer, dryer, and air purifier provided by the landlord. They discuss affordable h...

Christina Clesca

8:25 min 2026-03-29 214

How to Set Up Your Life in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 | Rent, lifestyle & Reality

Christina Clesca provides a practical guide to setting up life in Da Nang, Vietnam, covering essential steps for new arrivals. She recommends getting a Viettel SIM card for reliable data service, with plans ranging from one month to a year. She shows her two-bedroom apartment, noting rents between $400 and $700 depending on the area. She advises staying in a hotel in your target neighborhood first...

Realtique Real Estate

14:26 min 2026-03-29 6

Da Nang City Guide 2026: Where to Live, Invest & Stay?

Da Nang is divided into four main areas: the central Hai Chau district (old center with government offices and traditional trade), the beachside areas of Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son (tourism-oriented), the southern urban expansion (fastest-growing residential zone, linking to Hoi An), and the northwestern industrial zone (including a future free trade zone). The city's development policy pushes south...

Mai Abundant

9:01 min 2026-03-28 33

Is Da Nang Still Worth It in 2026? My Honest Take After 3 Years

After two years living in Da Nang with her family, Mai Abundant offers an honest assessment of the city's appeal for expats, digital nomads, and families in 2026. She explains that Da Nang has grown from a quiet coastal secret into one of Vietnam's fastest-growing expat destinations, attracting professionals seeking stability, safety, and a lower cost of living. A two-bedroom apartment near the be...

Joose the Nomad

15:02 min 2026-03-28 759

I Found the BEST Beach Town in Vietnam... (Hoi An 2026)

A digital nomad argues that Hoi An is a better long-term base than Da Nang, highlighting affordable resort living, peaceful rice-field scenery, and a relaxed vibe. He demonstrates a studio apartment in a beach resort with private beach access for $800 per month, noting this would cost double in Da Nang. The video covers local food ($10 meals, $3 coconut coffee), coworking options (rice-field cafés...

The mark side

12:28 min 2026-03-28 452

“Don’t Move to Da Nang Until You See These Rent Prices in 2026”

A walkthrough of a two-bedroom apartment at the Altera Suites (Four Points Sheraton building) on Da Nang's beach boulevard, highlighting that rental prices have surged 40-50% over five months. The 75-square-meter unit on the 27th floor rents for 32 million VND ($1,250 USD/month) with ocean views, a full kitchen, and access to a rooftop pool and gym. Real estate agent Tony Lam notes limited invento...

Nomad Nest

27:53 min 2026-03-25 1,008

Chiang Mai vs Da Nang | Expat Life Comparison

This video compares Da Nang, Vietnam, and Chiang Mai, Thailand, from the perspective of an expat who has lived in both cities. It covers cost of living, accommodation, food, coffee culture, community, transportation, healthcare, and visa options. Da Nang offers a modern coastal lifestyle with beach access, newer apartments, and a more dynamic atmosphere, while Chiang Mai provides a calmer, mountai...

Social Samy Walks

21:18 min 2026-03-24 98

Best Street Food Streets in Da Nang Vietnam (Hidden Gems by the Beach!)

Host Samy walks with his wife through Da Nang's beachside streets near My Khe, exploring the local street food scene. The video highlights specific food spots, including banh cuon (Vietnamese rice rolls), a Chinese-style rice roll place, bun cha gio, bun dau mam tom (fermented shrimp paste), and banh beo. Samy discusses food prices, noting that a large meal for two costs about $14. He points out n...

The mark side

11:55 min 2026-03-23 213

Da Nang 360° View: Beaches, City, Mountains & Hoi An

From a rooftop viewpoint in the expat area of Da Nang, the host provides a 360° orientation of the city, breaking down attractions and activities by cardinal direction. East looks out over My Khe Beach and the South China Sea, offering water sports such as parasailing ($25–$40), jet ski rentals, and sunrise beach walks. South leads toward Marble Mountains (entry $2), Non Nuoc Beach, and onward to ...

Mitch & Jan

12:56 min 2026-03-21 328

Is Da Nang Still Affordable in 2026 (Real Weekly Costs)

Mitch and Jan, a Canadian couple, return to Da Nang in 2026 to assess whether the city remains affordable. Over seven nights at the Charming Beauty Hotel, they spent $544 CAD on accommodation, $271 on all meals and drinks out, $31 on miscellaneous items including massages and laundry, $26 on eSIM data, $15 on groceries, and $15 on three Grab rides. Their total weekly cost was $902 CAD. The hotel, ...

Joose the Nomad

12:09 min 2026-03-21 728

Da Nang Got Expensive - Still Worth It? (Vietnam 2026)

Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2026 has seen price increases, but remains a worthwhile destination for digital nomads and expats. Accommodation costs have risen, with one-bedroom apartments now around $500-$700 per month and two-bedroom units up to $880, though high-end resort stays are still relatively affordable. Food remains excellent value, with local dishes costing 190,000 VND and trendy cafe meals aro...

Alex Pear

23:38 min 2026-03-19 26

The Reality of Renting an Apartment in Da Nang (2026) 🇻🇳

A first-time visitor to Da Nang documents a full day of apartment hunting in the city center, revealing a competitive rental market where units are booked within minutes. The video follows multiple viewings of newly built studios and one-bedroom apartments, with prices ranging from 9 million to 15 million VND per month. The renter encounters fully booked rooms, agents showing the same property to ...