Healthcare and Hospitals in Da Nang for Foreigners

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:26 min 2026-01-30 617

Da Nang Vietnam Got Expensive? 🇻🇳 Retire Here Instead

Phu Quoc offers a seasonal retirement option with spectacular dry-season weather and an international airport, but beachfront housing is expensive and healthcare is limited to routine care. Vung Tau provides affordable oceanfront living with proximity to Saigon's hospitals and the upcoming Long Thanh airport; one-bedroom condos rent for around $400. Ho Chi Minh City suits active singles who want s...

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

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...

Americans Living Abroad

9:53 min 2025-12-14 12,573

I Couldn't Find a Job in America — Now I Live in Vietnam for $330/Month Rent

Leah, a 23-year-old American, shares her journey from struggling to find a job in the US to building a new life in Da Nang, Vietnam. She pays $330/month for an apartment and under $60/month for a scooter, with weekly food and drink costs around $70, eating out for every meal. She recounts a healthcare experience where three tests, blood work, and an ultrasound cost under $50 without insurance. Lea...

The Rowland Show

19:09 min 2025-12-04 89

Hospitals and Healthcare… in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 as a Foreigner 🇺🇸

The Rowland Show provides a firsthand look at navigating the healthcare system in Da Nang as an American expat. Seeking treatment for a shoulder injury, the host visits the international ward of a local hospital where his son was previously born. The narrative highlights the efficiency of Vietnamese medical services, where consultations, ultrasounds, and X-rays are performed back-to-back without t...

Oli Abroad

10:15 min 2025-12-03 41

Da Nang vs Bangkok – Huge Differences!

Oliver, a digital nomad living in Bangkok, compares Da Nang and Bangkok after a week-long family trip to Da Nang that coincided with a typhoon. Despite the poor weather, he highlights several key differences. Cost of living in Da Nang is significantly lower, with prices roughly half of Bangkok's. Traffic is far lighter and easier to navigate in Da Nang. However, the public hospital experience in D...

Americans Living Abroad

28:26 min 2025-12-01 8,992

72 year-old retired American lives his best life in Da Nang, Vietnam - Tour His $760 Month Condo

Michael, a 72-year-old retired American, and his wife live in a two-bedroom condo in Da Nang for $760 per month, including a management fee but excluding utilities (about $60/month for electricity and water). They chose Da Nang for its expat community, friendly locals, beaches, and affordable healthcare. Michael details his experience paying $100 out-of-pocket for a skin cancer screening and remov...

Americans Living Abroad

13:21 min 2025-11-23 8,453

American left the US with $5,000 and no plan - now he's living in Da Nang for $350/Month

Dee, a Black American, moved to Da Nang, Vietnam with $5,000 and a plan to escape US healthcare costs and a work-centric life. He now lives in a two-bedroom apartment shared with his cousin for $200/month rent, with total monthly expenses around $350-390 including utilities and food. The apartment was found in a day and a half on Facebook groups, highlighting the ease of securing long-term rentals...

Americans Living Abroad

8:31 min 2025-11-09 1,944

I Couldn’t Afford $1,600 Health Insurance — Vietnam Changed My Life

Jarrett Holmes describes his move from the United States to Da Nang, Vietnam, citing unaffordable health insurance ($1,600/month) in the US as a key driver. He sold most of his possessions and relocated with $5,000 in savings plus an online income. In Da Nang, he rents a large studio apartment for $450/month with utilities at $53. He estimates saving 60-80% on most expenses, including food deliver...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

10:52 min 2025-11-01 59

I Didn’t Expect This at a Vietnam Hospital… The REAL Cost 🇻🇳【Real Expat Truths】

Living in Da Nang, Vietnam, offers expat families a remarkably fast and affordable healthcare system compared to Canada and the US. Walk-in clinics and hospitals see patients within 15-30 minutes without referrals. A full doctor visit costs $10-40 USD, an ultrasound $25, and blood work $20-30, with same-day results and on-site pharmacy. Even an emergency pediatric visit with ultrasound, blood work...

Nomadic Klaudia

13:01 min 2025-10-25 929

You won't believe DENTIST PRICES in Vietnam!

A digital nomad shares her experience at the Australian Dental Clinic in Da Nang, Vietnam, where she received a free 360° X-ray and consultation. The clinic, located near Lotmart, offers professional English-speaking service and a clean, modern environment. The video highlights the affordability of dental care in Vietnam compared to Europe, noting that a similar X-ray in Luxembourg would cost arou...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

22:35 min 2025-10-22 6,057

Why YOU should NEVER RETIRE in Vietnam 9 Reasons

Evan Eh! provides a candid assessment of the realities of retiring in Vietnam, moving beyond the idealized 'living like a king' narrative often seen on social media. The discussion centers on nine critical challenges, including permanent culture shock, the complexities of navigating a non-Western healthcare system, and the inherent instability of visa regulations. He highlights the logistical hurd...

Vagabond Awake

24:32 min 2025-10-22 2,055

75-Year-Old Retires in Vietnam's Middle-Class after Homeless in USA

Richard, a 75-year-old US veteran, recounts his journey from homelessness in the United States to a comfortable middle-class retirement in Da Lat, Vietnam. After five years living in a van, he relocated in 2023 with $2,000 and now lives on his $1,800 monthly Social Security. His rent of $300 includes utilities and Wi-Fi. A seven-day hospital stay for broken ribs and a lung embolism cost just $75 w...

The Part-Time Expat

14:18 min 2025-10-18 116

What's the ACTUAL Cost of Living in Da Nang in 2025?

This update from October 2025 provides a detailed breakdown of monthly expenses for an expat couple living in Da Nang's An Thuong area. The creator, living on SSDI, shares real-world figures including rent of approximately $515 for a beach-side apartment, $165 for electricity, and $400 for dining out. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on healthcare, with a recommendation to budget $2...

Nomadic Klaudia

16:13 min 2025-10-14 2,689

He Left The U.S. to Retire in Vietnam ($500 Apartment Tour Da Nang)

Jerry, a 65-year-old retiree from Texas, shares his firsthand experience relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam, after a 30-year career in IT. The discussion centers on the practicalities of expat life, specifically comparing the cost of living and healthcare between the United States and Vietnam. Jerry highlights the significant savings found in Da Nang, where he rents a modern one-bedroom apartment near...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

51:06 min 2025-10-12 1,448

American Couple Retired Early at 55 in Da Nang Vietnam from Miami Florida

An American couple from Miami Beach, both in their late 50s, share their experience of early retirement in Da Nang, Vietnam. After an 8-month trip through 110 cities across Southeast Asia, they chose Da Nang as their base, drawn by its walkability, low cost of living, and welcoming community. They rent a two-bedroom condo in the An Thuong area for $550 per month, a fraction of the $5,000 they paid...

The Part-Time Expat

9:47 min 2025-09-16 229

VinMec Da Nang Checkup: Expat Healthcare Experience & Costs in Vietnam

This walkthrough of Vinmec International Hospital in Da Nang provides a detailed look at the healthcare experience for expats and retirees. The host documents a follow-up visit for a sinus infection and a cardiology checkup, highlighting the facility's cleanliness, modern equipment, and professional service standards that mirror Western hospitals. Practical insights include the necessity of bringi...

That Girl Sara

9:51 min 2025-09-16 5,720

Doctors in Vietnam VS Healthcare in the West #31

A British expat in Da Nang shares her experience at Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital, a private facility, for a thyroid blood test and ultrasound. She contrasts the efficient, affordable care in Vietnam with the high costs of private healthcare in the USA and the long wait times of the UK's NHS. The appointment was booked online and confirmed within 10 minutes. The total cost for consultation...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:32 min 2025-09-04 2,737

58 year old Canadian lives the perfect retirement in Da Nang Vietnam

A 58-year-old Canadian retiree shares his journey from a sales career in Toronto to settling in Da Nang, Vietnam. He describes the burnout that led him to take a buyout and move to Southeast Asia, initially landing in Phuket before choosing Da Nang for its balance of ocean access and manageable pace. The video covers his practical relocation steps: selling possessions, flying into Saigon, and secu...

VietnamEye

14:45 min 2025-08-23 87

Living Alone in Vietnam as an Expat at 60+ | Da Nang Life & Reflections

A 60-year-old expat shares his three-year journey of living alone in Da Nang, Vietnam, reflecting on the freedoms and challenges of solo life abroad. He describes the city's affordability, natural beauty, and friendly culture as key draws, noting that the cost of living is 50-70% lower than in most Western countries. The video covers his daily routines, including gym workouts, half-marathon runnin...

Vagabond Awake

15:32 min 2025-08-06 955

Is Dalat or Danang Vietnam better?

An interview with George, a Singaporean-American expat who retired in Da Lat, Vietnam, after a brief reconnaissance in Da Nang. He chose Da Lat over Da Nang primarily for its cooler climate, noting that Da Nang's summer heat (38°C) was unbearable after living in Alaska. George spends $1,000–$1,500 per month on a comfortable lifestyle including rent, food, and daily scooter riding (100–120 km/day)....

Ayngelina

23:25 min 2025-07-26 958

$600 Healthcare in Vietnam Gave Me What Canada Couldn't

A Canadian traveler documents her medical and dental tourism experiences across Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam. She visits two dental clinics, a private and a public hospital, a Chinese medicine practitioner, and an optical shop. Dental services include deep cleaning ($57 for two visits), a CT scan ($19), wisdom tooth extraction ($88), and a zirconia crown ($134). At Tam An Orienta...

What The Pho

23:07 min 2025-07-18 3,874

Pros and Cons of Retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam @TravisTravelsVN

Travis, an American expat of six years, and host Van Vu discuss the pros and cons of retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam. The cost of living is a major draw, with Travis estimating a comfortable monthly budget of $1,000 to $1,500, including $500-$600 for a one-bedroom apartment. Meals cost as little as $2. Healthcare is affordable and accessible through international hospitals like Vinmec and Family Hosp...

Travel Asia With Allie

16:21 min 2025-06-07 372

Da Nang Vs Hoi An The Ultimate Retiree's Guide To Vietnam's Coastal Gems

This video compares Da Nang and Hoi An as retirement destinations in Central Vietnam. Da Nang is described as a modern coastal city with a population over one million, offering pristine beaches, modern amenities, international dining, and better healthcare access. Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a slower, village-like pace, unique culture, and lower costs. Housing in Hoi An ranges from...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

12:36 min 2025-05-03 1,981

Why Expats Are Leaving Da Nang Vietnam 🇻🇳 Is Da Nang Still Worth It?

Expats in Da Nang face significant challenges including poor waste management, pervasive mold in housing, fluctuating air quality, and traffic congestion. The rainy season exacerbates mold issues, requiring dehumidifiers and regular ventilation. Air quality varies by neighborhood, with beach areas being fresher. Medical care is adequate for routine needs, but serious cases often require travel to ...