I asked DIGITAL NOMADS how they MAKE MONEY in Da Nang (1/4)

Lauren, a mobile game designer from the US who has lived in Austria for 13 years, shares her experience as a digital nomad in Da Nang. She works remotely for an Australian company with a global team, and chose Da Nang for its low cost of living, favorable time zone for working with colleagues in Pakistan, and proximity to nature. She highlights the significant increase in quality of life due to the walkability and affordability of the city, noting that eating out costs €2-4 per meal and that she saves time by not cooking or doing laundry. However, she was disappointed by the air quality, especially during the smoky season around Tet. Lauren advises aspiring digital nomads to be self-taught, as she learned design through trial and error rather than formal education, and sees opportunities in mobile game marketing and testing. She does not own a motorbike, relying on walking and Grab bikes for transport.

Key Facts

1. Eating out costs €2-3, and an expensive meal is €4.
2. Lauren lives a 5-minute walk from the coworking space and a 5-minute walk from the beach.
3. Lauren had been in Da Nang for about two and a half weeks at the time of the interview.
4. Air quality in Da Nang can be poor, especially during the smoky season around Tet.