Is Da Nang STILL the Best & Cheapest City in the World?

A digital nomad returns to Da Nang in early 2025 to assess whether it remains the world's cheapest and nicest beach city. He finds My Khe Beach cleaner than previous years, though the water is cold and waves are messy in January-February. His dream apartment, which cost under $500/month last year, now rents for $700-800+, but many affordable short-term rentals remain on Airbnb. Food prices are unchanged, with favorites like Chickpea still serving excellent meals. New developments include a premium ice bath and sauna facility (expensive at ~$20 per visit), pickleball courts near the beach, and brand new PCX scooters for rent. The Dragon Bridge night market offers a lively local vibe on weekends. He notes that while Da Nang is still excellent value, the best time to visit is February-May to avoid the rainy season. The video is sponsored by SavvyNomad for US digital nomad tax optimization.