40 days Vietnam Budget - Hoi An vs Da Nang Showdown

A retired couple shares their 40-day Vietnam budget, comparing 7 days of fast travel in Hoi An with 33 days of slow travel in Da Nang. In Hoi An, they spent £677 total, averaging £97 per day, slightly over their £94 daily budget. Accommodation at La Charm Hotel was £35 per night with an included buffet breakfast. In Da Nang, total spending was £2,032, averaging just £62 per day — well under budget. Their two-bedroom, two-bathroom Airbnb near My Khe Beach cost £600 for 33 nights (£18/night). They ate out for most meals, spending a daily average of £28 for two, and found that eating out was often cheaper than cooking. Highlighted restaurants include Le Petit Bistrot, Bladi Moroccan, Casa Loco Mexican, and Indian Masala. Daily expenses covered accommodation, food, drinks, entertainment, personal care, and local transport. Excluding flights, the 40-day trip cost £2,709, or £68 per day, undercutting their annual daily budget by £26.

Key Facts

1. 7 fast travel days in Hoi An cost £677 total (£97/day), exceeding a £94/day budget by £3.
2. 33 slow travel days in Da Nang cost £2,032 total (£62/day), saving £32/day against the £94/day budget.
3. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom Airbnb in Da Nang near the beach cost £600 for 33 days (£18/night).
4. A hotel in Hoi An (La Charm Hotel) cost £242 for 7 nights (£35/night) with a full buffet breakfast.
5. Daily eating out for two in Da Nang averaged £28, with blowout meals including wine at about £70.