Interviews with Interesting People in Da Nang

Americans Living Abroad

20:35 min 2025-11-27 4,422

62 year-old retired American lives comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam. - Tour His $750 Month Condo

An interview with Frank, a 62-year-old retired American executive, who moved from Los Angeles to Da Nang. He describes his life, showing his $750/month one-bedroom condo with a pool, weekly cleaning, and included Wi-Fi, and explains that total monthly expenses including electricity run about $800. He notes meal costs average $4, and contrasts this with the high cost of living in the U.S., where a ...

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...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

37:00 min 2025-11-21 651

This Walk in Da Nang Changed My Vietnam - American POV

Marvin, a podcast manager who left Las Vegas in 2018, shares his experience of relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam. He initially traveled to Southeast Asia as a corporate escapee and spent time in Bali before moving to Da Nang in 2019, eventually staying through the pandemic. The video features a tour of his one-bedroom serviced apartment in Da Nang, which he rents for $400 per month, including a 30-da...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

39:24 min 2025-11-02 800

These Canadians Live the perfect Retirement in Da Nang Vietnam

A Canadian couple who spent seven years building a life and vacation rental business in Costa Rica share their journey of relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam, with their two teenage sons and four Chihuahuas. After a year in Bangkok, where they found the city too crowded and expensive, they traveled overland through Cambodia to Vietnam. They chose Da Nang for its balance of city amenities and beach acce...

YASU Business Channel

7:21 min 2025-10-25 676

Why So Many Russian Girls Love Vietnam

Russian travelers share their experiences in Da Nang, Vietnam, in a series of street interviews. A professional figure skater and content creator describes her daily routine of beach walks, online training sessions, and streaming, praising the city as a paradise. She highlights the Dragon Bridge fire show as her best memory. Two friends who met in Da Nang two years ago mention Maya and East West R...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

20:32 min 2025-10-24 1,155

42 year old Retired Early in Da Nang Vietnam (Daily Budget)

A retired early expat in Da Nang, Vietnam, shares his monthly budget of $650-800, covering housing, food, and incidentals. He lives in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in the An Thuong neighborhood, one block from My Khe Beach, for $480 per month, including utilities and internet. His food budget is $150-250 per month, with meals at local spots like Grandma's Kitchen costing around $2-3. He w...

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...

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...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:44 min 2025-10-12 331

Florida Couple Chose Da Nang Vietnam to Retire Early

A couple originally from Miami Beach, Florida, shares their move to An Thuong, Da Nang, Vietnam, after visiting 110 cities across Southeast Asia. Motivated by a multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a desire to travel while healthy, they put their careers as yacht brokers on hold. They pay $550 per month for a two-bedroom condo two and a half blocks from the beach, compared to $5,000 per month for hous...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

33:14 min 2025-09-28 1,293

American Veteran Retired Early in Da Nang Vietnam

An American veteran, born in Saigon and raised in the US, retired early at 45 and moved to Da Nang in 2024. He lives on a VA disability pension of about $1,700 per month, paying $300 for a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment with utilities and Wi-Fi included. By spending roughly $1,000 per month, he can save $700. He contrasts this with his previous $5,000 monthly living expenses in the San Fran...

Vagabond Awake

26:42 min 2025-09-24 772

She retired early in Da Nang Vietnam

A female retiree from Miami, living in Da Nang for almost three years, shares her experience with Vagabond Awake. She rents a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with three balconies, a pool, and a gym for $550 per month, benefiting from free weekly housekeeping. Her monthly food costs—combining groceries and restaurant meals—total around $500, with local meals as cheap as $1–$3 and Western or ups...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

40:14 min 2025-09-06 596

50 year old Canadian Retired and Opened a Bar in Da Nang Vietnam

Trevor, a Canadian who retired at 50 after a corporate buyout, now lives in Da Nang with his Vietnamese wife and co-owns Scallywags Bar & Grill. In this interview, he details his monthly budget of roughly $2,200–$2,300 US, covering a three-bedroom, three-story rental in Son Tra with an infinity pool ($600/month), health insurance under $200/month, electricity costs that range from $40 in the rainy...

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...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

40:19 min 2025-08-31 448

I Left California for Vietnam. Now I Live My Dream Life in Da Nang!

Filmmaker Shareef Haq joins the podcast to discuss his transition from a high-pressure tech career in California to a semi-retired life in Da Nang, Vietnam. He provides a detailed comparison of monthly expenses, explaining how he reduced his cost of living by 70%—from $7,000 in San Diego to roughly $2,000 in Da Nang—while significantly upgrading his lifestyle. The conversation highlights the pract...

brokethehabit

19:25 min 2025-08-21 1,942

Why you should NEVER retire in Da Nang, Vietnam.

In this interview, host Peter (brokethehabit) speaks with Travis (Travel Travels Vietnam), an American expat who has lived in Da Nang for two years and in Vietnam for six. They discuss the realities of retiring in Da Nang, debunking the myth that $1,000 a month allows you to live like a king. Travis explains that while $1,000 is doable for a basic lifestyle, $1,500 to $2,000 is more comfortable. H...

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)....

Paul Lee

16:19 min 2025-07-21 1,198

He Left the UK for DA NANG VIETNAM | $300/mo Condo Tour + Cost of Living

An interview with Vinny, a UK expat living in Da Nang for four months, reveals a monthly budget under $700. He rents a furnished 35-square-meter studio apartment above a restaurant for £200 ($260) per month, with no long-term contract and only a £30 deposit. Additional costs include a £30 gym membership, £60 motorbike rental, £200 for food and drinks, and £30 combined for water and electricity. Vi...

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...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

28:28 min 2025-07-13 1,072

Inside My $800/month Family Home in Da Nang, Vietnam!

In this interview-style episode, Evan tours the $800/month (20 million VND) family home of Mai, a Canadian expat living in Da Nang's An Thuong neighborhood with her husband and two children. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house features a spacious open-concept living and kitchen area, a small front garden with a fish pond, and a rooftop gym and homeschool room. Mai shares a detailed monthly budg...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:06 min 2025-04-07 2,333

Living Like Royalty in DA NANG for $2000 MONTH! ($800 House, Family of 4)

Canadian expat Mai discusses the logistics and financial realities of raising a family of four in Da Nang on a monthly budget of approximately $2,000 USD. The conversation highlights a significant lifestyle upgrade compared to North America, featuring a $800 monthly rental for a four-bedroom, five-bathroom townhouse in a gated community with a pool. Practical cost breakdowns include utilities rang...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

53:51 min 2025-04-06 497

The REAL Cost For Her Family to LIVE in Da Nang VIETNAM

Mai, a Canadian expat and mother of two, joins the podcast to provide a detailed financial breakdown of raising a family of four in Da Nang. Living on a monthly budget of approximately $2,000 USD (50 million VND), she contrasts her current lifestyle with the $5,000 CAD monthly essentials required in Toronto. The discussion covers practical logistics including renting a four-bedroom villa in a gate...

Social Samy

24:31 min 2025-03-19 559

Retired American Expat in Da Nang | Cost of Living, Healthcare and Safety in Vietnam

Jim, a 57-year-old American expat and surfer, shares his firsthand experience living in Da Nang for six months. The discussion centers on the practicalities of a retired lifestyle, highlighting a monthly budget of approximately $1,000, which covers a studio apartment near My Khe Beach, dining out, and local health insurance. A significant portion of the narrative focuses on Jim's experience with t...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

55:39 min 2025-03-16 529

Can You Actually Live in Da Nang for $1000?

Evan Eh! interviews budget traveler Will Travels about the practicalities of living in Da Nang, Vietnam, on a strict budget of $750 to $900 per month for a couple. The discussion provides a detailed breakdown of daily expenses, including a $550 monthly rent for a two-bedroom condo at the Muong Thanh building near My Khe Beach, which includes all utilities. Will explains his strategy of eating loca...

Charles Bonneau

5:48 min 2025-02-14 46

I asked DIGITAL NOMADS how they MAKE MONEY in Da Nang (2/4)

An interview with Finch Bergling, a 26-year-old digital nomad from Slovakia living in Da Nang for eight months. Finch earns about $3,000 per month by creating and promoting Spotify playlists, where musicians pay to be featured. He also works as a music producer and songwriter. The interview was conducted at Coworking Da Nang, a popular co-working space in the city. Finch shares that $1,500 per mon...

Charles Bonneau

15:39 min 2025-02-12 122

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 th...