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

Ralph Clesca

18:56 min 2026-01-22 463

First Impression of Da Nang Vietnam After 4 Years Away

Returning to Da Nang after four years, the creator shares a balanced first-impression update covering four cons and four pros. Cons include a noticeable rise in rude foreigner behavior, pervasive construction noise, higher rental prices (especially for newcomers without local contacts), and an increase in typhoons during the rainy season. Pros include a livelier city atmosphere with more people an...

The Part-Time Expat

13:38 min 2026-01-21 504

Our New Apartment in Sơn Trà, Da Nang | Expat Life in Vietnam 2026

A married couple gives a detailed tour of their rented apartment in the Sơn Trà district of Da Nang, secured in November 2025. They share how they personalized the space with inexpensive modifications from Shein and a local market, such as subway-tile wall stickers, window screens, a filtered shower head, and tinted windows to manage the morning sun. The monthly rent is 14.5 million VND (about $55...

Far Away Now

11:38 min 2026-01-20 1,152

Quy Nhon, Vietnam Is A Must Visit Destination in 2026 🇻🇳

Traveler Far Away Now explores Quy Nhon, a laid-back coastal city in Vietnam, framing it as a quieter, more affordable alternative to Da Nang. The journey begins with a detailed review of the six-hour train ride from Da Nang to Dieu Tri station, highlighting the comfort and value of the $13 soft-seat tickets. The video provides a practical look at long-stay logistics, featuring a tour of a modern ...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

25:25 min 2026-01-19 373

Moved Into A Luxury Apartment In Da Nang, Vietnam

A Canadian expat family of four shares their experience moving into a luxury two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Da Nang, Vietnam, in January 2026. The 90-square-meter unit is fully furnished with modern finishes, an open-concept kitchen and living area, a river-view balcony, and built-in storage throughout. The monthly rent is 22 million VND (about $900 USD), which includes weekly cleaning service...

Americans Living Abroad

29:26 min 2026-01-18 11,880

I Left the U.S. With $500… Now I Live in Vietnam (Da Nang Apartment Tour)

Julia, a 27-year-old American, shares her journey from dropping out of college in Texas with $500 to building a life abroad, now settled in Da Nang, Vietnam. She rents a $550/month beachfront apartment with a separate shower, a feature she prioritized after encountering many misleading listings. Her total monthly living expenses are around $1,100, which includes a $115/month gym membership that al...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

39:06 min 2026-01-17 778

I Live in Da Nang VIETNAM for $500 Month - Take a look inside my apartment

Evan visits his friend Ash in Da Nang's Hai Chau district for a six-month check-in and a tour of Ash's new apartment at F Home. Ash moved from Sam Tower, where he paid $1,000/month, to a more spacious and brighter unit at F Home for 15 million VND (about $600/month) on a flexible 3-month lease with no deposit. The apartment features a large living area, a standing desk with mountain views, a Japan...

Just Aaron

6:09 min 2026-01-17 5

Crazy CHEAP Da Nang Vietnam 2026 Apartment Tour...

A digital nomad in Da Nang shows his fully furnished £300/month apartment near My Khe Beach. The top-floor unit includes a bedroom, living area, kitchen, and a large balcony, with all appliances provided. The beach is an eight-minute walk away, and the surrounding street has cafes, restaurants, and bars. The creator negotiated the rent down from 11 million to 10.5 million VND and pays 150,000 VND/...

Born to Wander

6:02 min 2026-01-11 44

Full Tour of My $544 Da Nang Apartment - Realistic Expat Life

A realistic tour of a one-bedroom apartment in Da Nang rented for $544 per month, located three to four blocks from My Khe Beach. The rent on Airbnb is $476.56, with an additional $10 for faster Wi-Fi and $62.50 for electricity and water. The apartment is fully furnished, includes weekly housekeeping, an indoor washer, and a kitchen. Pros include the beach proximity, cleanliness, responsive host, ...

Americans Living Abroad

11:46 min 2026-01-11 8,680

73 year-old American couple lives the perfect retirement in Southeast Asia

A retired American couple married for 51 years describes how they access affordable healthcare across Southeast Asia while slow-traveling in full retirement. In Da Nang, Vietnam, they paid about $150 for dental replacement teeth, $8 for a joint teeth cleaning, and roughly $11 per cavity filling at a modern, English-speaking clinic. They contrast these costs with a $60,000 U.S. back surgery bill pa...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

49:51 min 2026-01-08 416

Retire in BANGKOK NOT DA NANG Vietnam. Here's Why

Retired American Griff Abroad and host Evan Eh discuss why Bangkok, Thailand, is a better retirement base than Da Nang, Vietnam. Griff and his wife, both early retirees in their 40s, chose Bangkok for its affordability, central hub location for travel, and ability to escape the tourist-centric vibe they find in Da Nang. They maintain a monthly budget of under $2,000 for two people, with rent at $4...

Americans Living Abroad

7:33 min 2026-01-04 1,726

30 year-old American Vet Is Living and Investing in Da Nang Vietnam - Tour his $600 Apartment

Abdul, a 30-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, shares his experience living and investing in Da Nang, Vietnam. He pays $600 monthly for a one-bedroom apartment with a rooftop terrace and pool, including utilities and weekly cleaning. His total monthly expenses, including eating out and travel, average $1,500. He highlights Da Nang's vibrant expat community, local friendliness, and affordable lifestyle....

Mai Abundant

9:24 min 2026-01-03 39

Da Nang vs. Bangkok — Where Should You Move in 2026?

In this video, Mai, a Canadian expat mom living in Da Nang, offers a practical comparison of Da Nang and Bangkok for those considering a move abroad in 2026. The video focuses on cost of living, lifestyle, community, food, family safety, and remote work setup from a family perspective. Da Nang is presented as more affordable, with monthly costs for a solo expat between $700-$1,000 and under $2,500...

Will travelz

21:34 min 2026-01-02 1,532

Vietnam Visa Bus Run 2026 – Worth It? Updates & Breakdown

Will Davis provides a detailed walkthrough of the 2026 Vietnam visa bus run from Da Nang to the Lao border, specifically utilizing the Lin Visa service. The experience highlights significant upgrades to the transport logistics, featuring new VIP-style buses equipped with massaging seats, charging stations, and climate control. The route includes specific stops at convenience stores and local resta...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:19 min 2026-01-01 1,853

Why VIETNAM is the better choice over Thailand and Philippines in 2026

Vietnam is breaking tourism records in 2025 and poised to overtake Thailand and the Philippines as Southeast Asia's top destination by 2026. This comparison video, hosted by a seven-year expat resident, examines cost of living, food, safety, visas, and infrastructure. Vietnam offers street-side coffee on the beach for about $2, a hearty bowl of noodles for $2, and hotel rooms from $30-40 a night, ...

Jeniya Green

39:57 min 2026-01-01 179

Pros & Cons of Living in Da Nang — Paradise or Reality?

Jeniya Green offers a grounded, long-term perspective on relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2026. The video moves beyond tourist hype to examine daily life through chapters on accommodation, food and coffee, lifestyle, groceries, wellness and medicine, weather, gym and fitness, and community and friendship. It compares Da Nang to Bali and addresses the realities of the rainy season, helping viewer...

LAFTEE

19:49 min 2025-12-30 1,415

DA NANG, VIETNAM - 6 Apartments Tour (from $202 - $456 USD)

An American expat and former real estate agent tours six apartments in Da Nang, Vietnam, with prices ranging from $202 to $456 USD per month. The video follows the host and his friend Mark as they urgently search for new housing after receiving only nine days' notice to vacate their current building. Each apartment is shown in detail, highlighting features such as room size, air conditioning, kitc...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

23:10 min 2025-12-29 2,943

We Left Florida At 60 To Retire In Vietnam | Tour Our $575 Condo in Da Nang

Mike and Muriel, an American couple retired from Miami at 60, share their experience settling in Da Nang's An Thuong neighborhood during their second extended stay. They opted out of high-rise condos to rent a two-bedroom apartment at $575 per month, choosing a walkable street over a motorbike commute. The couple emphasizes the value of scouting in person—walking blocks to snap rental signs direct...

Americans Living Abroad

6:49 min 2025-12-28 3,645

I Got Laid Off From My Six-Figure Job — Now I Live In Da Nang, Vietnam For $400/Month

Wase, a 32-year-old former engineer laid off from a Fortune 25 company in Houston, recounts how he found a slower, more peaceful life in Da Nang, Vietnam, for $400/month. After losing his six-figure job, he backpacked through Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, and Cambodia before a border run to Vietnam led him to Hoi An, where a backpacker's tip about beachside apartments for $400/month prompted a...

Travel Wisdom

3:43 min 2025-12-26 2

Is Da Nang Still Cheap in 2026?

Da Nang remains an affordable destination in 2026, though it is no longer the ultra-cheap secret it once was. Local meals like bun cha or mi quang cost just a few dollars, and street food keeps daily expenses low. Accommodation has risen but is still reasonable, with budget guesthouses and simple studios available outside touristy areas. Renting a motorbike is the most common and inexpensive way t...

taima the nomad

8:25 min 2025-12-24 17

Cost of living in Vietnam as a Digital Nomad in 2026 | Hoi An & Da Nang 🇻🇳

A digital nomad breaks down real expenses after two months living in Da Nang and Hoi An, Vietnam. The biggest expense was accommodation: a resort in Hoi An cost about $54 per night, while Chicland Hotel in Da Nang was $100 per night with breakfast included. Cheaper options like Ocean Bliss Apartment Hotel in Da Nang run $30-40 per night. Local food is very affordable at $3-4 for two people, while ...

Americans Living Abroad

6:41 min 2025-12-21 48,779

I Live In Da Nang, Vietnam For $250/Month Rent — Take A Look Inside My Apartment

An American musician, originally from St. Louis and formerly living in Los Angeles, moved to Da Nang in October 2025 and now rents a studio apartment for $258 per month. He describes how his monthly costs have dropped dramatically compared to LA, where a similar apartment cost at least $2,000. Filling a motorbike tank costs about $3 in Da Nang versus $80 in LA, and he spends roughly $2 per meal on...

The Dufresnes

8:06 min 2025-12-21 255

Cost of Living in Da Nang Vietnam as a Family of 4?

A family of four living in Da Nang, Vietnam, tracked all their expenses for November 2025 to provide a realistic cost-of-living breakdown. Their two-bedroom ocean-view condo rents for $800 per month, including water and internet. Food and groceries, including eating out and delivery, totaled $1,330. Electricity in the cooler month of November was $100. Transportation via Grab cost $29.60. Miscella...

Nomadic Klaudia

15:39 min 2025-12-20 1,044

Vietnam My New Apartment Tour: From Budget to Luxury Living in Da Nang

A detailed tour of a luxury one-bedroom apartment in Da Nang's Hai Chau district, rented for 17 million VND (approximately $650) per month. The price includes water, fast Wi-Fi, and electricity. The apartment features a fingerprint entry, a large living room with a big TV, a modern kitchen with induction burners and hidden storage, a separate laundry room, a cozy bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, ...

Tom Travels

8:56 min 2025-12-18 109

How Much I Spend a Month Living in Da Nang

A detailed breakdown of monthly living expenses in Da Nang, Vietnam, from the perspective of an expat renting a one-bedroom apartment near My Khe Beach. The video covers rent ($370/month), utilities ($45), groceries, Grab food deliveries, gym fees ($7.60/month for a local gym), haircuts ($6), motorbike rental ($3.80/day), and visa runs ($243 every 90 days). Daily costs are itemized, including coff...

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

11:58 min 2025-12-17

✨First to Live Here? Untouched Apartments from $228/Month in Da Nang 🇻🇳 | House Hunting Part III

Steven and Elaine explore long-term rental options in Da Nang, focusing on high-value properties outside the expensive tourist hubs of My Khe and An Thuong. The search highlights a brand-new development at 399 Doan Khue, featuring untouched studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from $228 to $456 per month. These modern apartments offer a local neighborhood feel with fresh amenities an...