I Spent 90 Days in Da Nang and Here's What Shocked Me

After 15 months in Ho Chi Minh City, a digital nomad moved to Da Nang for a slower pace and spent 90 days living three blocks from My Khe Beach in Son Tra. This review covers cost of living, community, food, weather, and key comparisons with Saigon. Monthly expenses in Da Nang are higher than expected, partly due to recent price increases, but the creator finds better value for housing and lifestyle. The expat community is described as tighter and more active, with frequent group activities like beach yoga, gym sessions, and a thriving pickleball scene. Local food options are considered less abundant and less diverse than in Saigon, though Western and international cuisines—Georgian, Uzbek, Turkish, Indian—are plentiful. Weather is a major drawback: a four-month rainy season with nonstop rain drives many expats to leave during that period. Healthcare is accessible via hospitals like 199 and Vinmec. The creator signed a 15-month lease and rates the experience 10/10.