Living in Da Nang: A Guide for Expats and Digital Nomads

Grant Woods

3:39 min 2026-01-27 1

Exploring Apartments in Da Nang, Vietnam

A walkthrough of long-term apartment options in Da Nang, Vietnam, focusing on Sam Towers, a new construction building next to the river in the city center. The tour covers amenities including a well-equipped gym with dumbbells, benches, and machines, plus a boxing area. Two pools are available: an outdoor pool overlooking downtown and mountains, and a covered pool for rainy days. Gym memberships c...

The Nomadic Journey

8:17 min 2026-01-26 208

Vietnam E-Visa Step-by-Step Guide 2026: Get Your 90 Day Visa Without Stress

This comprehensive walkthrough provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to navigating the official Vietnam e-visa application process for 2026. The tutorial covers the transition to the 90-day visa system, explaining the critical differences between single-entry ($25) and multiple-entry ($50) options. Viewers receive practical advice on preparing required documentation, including specific photo sta...

Powell Lumor

23:51 min 2026-01-26 46

Is Da Nang the Best Place to Live in 2026🇻🇳? Brutally Honest Walk & Talk

Da Nang in early 2026 offers a vibrant, international atmosphere with a surge of tourists and digital nomads, making it feel alive and connected. The city's infrastructure is rapidly improving with new high-rises, beachfront projects, and airport upgrades. Cost of living remains low, with affordable rent, food, and coffee, though prices are gradually rising. The city provides a perfect balance of ...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

31:07 min 2026-01-24 1,712

🇻🇳 SKIP THE VISA RUN! How to Live and Retire in Vietnam on a Long Term Visa

This video provides a comprehensive guide to obtaining long-term visas for living in Vietnam, specifically targeting expats and retirees who want to avoid frequent visa runs. The creator, Evan, explains that the 90-day e-visa is only an entry-level option for tourists, not a permanent solution. He outlines several legitimate pathways to long-term residency, including obtaining a work permit and Te...

Da Nang Homes

5:49 min 2026-01-24 44

Villa for Rent in Da Nang, Vietnam - 35 million VND

Blake from Da Nang Homes presents a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom villa for rent in the Hòa Xuân area of Cẩm Lệ District, Da Nang, priced at 35,000,000 VND per month (about $1,430 USD). The 2-story property features a ground-floor garage, a living room, a kitchen with an island and dishwasher, two downstairs bedrooms, and a laundry area. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms, two adjacent bathrooms, and ...

Why Hello There with Dr Mark Sabean

19:09 min 2026-01-24 93

The Real Reason Expats Choose Phuket Over Da Nang

A creator with five years on Phuket and two months in Da Nang compares the two as retirement havens. Da Nang is praised for its beauty, affordability (estimated $800–$1,000/month living costs), and a welcoming expat community where he made more friends in two months than in five years on Phuket. The Hai Van Pass is highlighted as a world-class motorbike route. However, the creator prioritizes fina...

Chris Around The World

14:23 min 2026-01-24 11

My First Impressions of Da Nang In 2026

The creator returns to Da Nang for the first time since 2024 and shares his updated impressions. He highlights the city's continued growth, with new hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops appearing everywhere. The centerpiece is Da Nang's 30 km beach, primarily My An and My Khe sections, which offer a wide boardwalk popular for walking, jogging, and cycling. In January, waves were too large for swi...

Chris Ventures

28:46 min 2026-01-24 264

Is Da Nang, Vietnam Still Cheap in 2026? 🇻🇳

A traveler explores Da Nang in early 2026 to assess its affordability for digital nomads and tourists. He finds a hotel room with an ocean view for $13 per night, laundry service at 20,000 VND per kilogram, and a coconut coffee with a salted egg croissant for about $4 total. A SIM card with 5 GB of 5G data costs 190,000 VND ($7) for one month. Dinner for two at a local restaurant comes to 645,000 ...

Why Hello There with Dr Mark Sabean

19:07 min 2026-01-23 56

PHUKET THAILAND VS DANANG VIETNAM WGICH IS THE SAFER RETIREMENT HAVEN IN 2026?

A retiree with five years on Phuket and two months in Da Nang compares the two as retirement havens, focusing heavily on safety. Da Nang wins on affordability—$800–$1,000 USD per month—and a welcoming expat community where he made more friends in two months than in five years on Phuket. However, he argues Phuket is far safer regarding theft: he recounts having 500,000 VND stolen from his hotel roo...

Duong Global Business Consulting Group

13:22 min 2026-01-23 4,131

HUGE Vietnam Visa Update 2026 NOBODY Expected (WHY?!)

Attorney Ken Duong outlines Vietnam's major immigration and legal changes for 2026 that affect tourists, expats, and investors. The video details stricter enforcement of temporary residence registration, which now requires hotels and hosts to report passport details within 24 hours, with the foreigner bearing the risk if this is not done. Overstay fines have increased to $1,520 and can now lead to...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

14:40 min 2026-01-23 477

How Much it ACTUALLY Cost To Live in Vietnam in 2026 (after 3 years living here)

A Canadian expat mother of two provides a detailed, real-numbers breakdown of the cost of living in Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2026 after three years of residence. She emphasizes that while rent has increased, other categories like food, transport, and healthcare remain affordable. Her family pays 22 million VND ($860 USD) for a two-bedroom beachside condo, a deliberate upgrade from an older home that c...

Ralph Clesca

18:56 min 2026-01-22 463

First Impression of Da Nang Vietnam After 4 Years Away

Returning to Da Nang after four years, the creator shares a balanced first-impression update covering four cons and four pros. Cons include a noticeable rise in rude foreigner behavior, pervasive construction noise, higher rental prices (especially for newcomers without local contacts), and an increase in typhoons during the rainy season. Pros include a livelier city atmosphere with more people an...

The Part-Time Expat

13:38 min 2026-01-21 504

Our New Apartment in Sơn Trà, Da Nang | Expat Life in Vietnam 2026

A married couple gives a detailed tour of their rented apartment in the Sơn Trà district of Da Nang, secured in November 2025. They share how they personalized the space with inexpensive modifications from Shein and a local market, such as subway-tile wall stickers, window screens, a filtered shower head, and tinted windows to manage the morning sun. The monthly rent is 14.5 million VND (about $55...

Myer Travels

32:23 min 2026-01-21 568

Da Nang Vietnam Is More Than Just A Beach

Da Nang, Vietnam, is more than a beach destination. This travel vlog explores the city's local neighborhoods, culture, and everyday life beyond the tourist resorts. The creator arrives at Da Nang Airport, checks into a $25/night hotel near My Khe Beach, and samples a salty coffee and a banh mi from a street vendor for under a dollar. He walks along My Khe Beach, noting its length and proximity to ...

Far Away Now

11:38 min 2026-01-20 1,152

Quy Nhon, Vietnam Is A Must Visit Destination in 2026 🇻🇳

Traveler Far Away Now explores Quy Nhon, a laid-back coastal city in Vietnam, framing it as a quieter, more affordable alternative to Da Nang. The journey begins with a detailed review of the six-hour train ride from Da Nang to Dieu Tri station, highlighting the comfort and value of the $13 soft-seat tickets. The video provides a practical look at long-stay logistics, featuring a tour of a modern ...

Da Nang Homes

8:45 min 2026-01-19 38

Villas for Rent in Premier Village - Da Nang, Vietnam

Blake from Da Nang Homes tours two luxury villas at Premier Village Resort Da Nang, located on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Bac My An, near My Khe Beach. The beachfront villa rents for 180 million Vietnamese dong per month and features four bedrooms, four en-suite bathrooms, a large private swimming pool overlooking the ocean, a modern living room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a closing door to con...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:07 min 2026-01-19 1,857

Travel Tips and Big Changes - Vietnam 2026

Travis, a long-term resident of seven years, provides a comprehensive briefing on the critical changes and events affecting travelers to Vietnam in 2026. The discussion centers on the Tet holiday logistics from February 14th to 22nd, emphasizing the necessity of pre-booking transport and managing visa applications before government offices close. Significant legal updates are highlighted, includin...

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

29:26 min 2026-01-18 11,880

I Left the U.S. With $500… Now I Live in Vietnam (Da Nang Apartment Tour)

Julia, a 27-year-old American, shares her journey from dropping out of college in Texas with $500 to building a life abroad, now settled in Da Nang, Vietnam. She rents a $550/month beachfront apartment with a separate shower, a feature she prioritized after encountering many misleading listings. Her total monthly living expenses are around $1,100, which includes a $115/month gym membership that al...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

39:06 min 2026-01-17 778

I Live in Da Nang VIETNAM for $500 Month - Take a look inside my apartment

Evan visits his friend Ash in Da Nang's Hai Chau district for a six-month check-in and a tour of Ash's new apartment at F Home. Ash moved from Sam Tower, where he paid $1,000/month, to a more spacious and brighter unit at F Home for 15 million VND (about $600/month) on a flexible 3-month lease with no deposit. The apartment features a large living area, a standing desk with mountain views, a Japan...

Just Aaron

6:09 min 2026-01-17 5

Crazy CHEAP Da Nang Vietnam 2026 Apartment Tour...

A digital nomad in Da Nang shows his fully furnished £300/month apartment near My Khe Beach. The top-floor unit includes a bedroom, living area, kitchen, and a large balcony, with all appliances provided. The beach is an eight-minute walk away, and the surrounding street has cafes, restaurants, and bars. The creator negotiated the rent down from 11 million to 10.5 million VND and pays 150,000 VND/...

Social Samy Walks

16:47 min 2026-01-14 219

This Is Da Nang at Night 🇻🇳 An Thuong Comes Alive After Sunset

An Thuong, Da Nang's expat and tourist district, comes alive after sunset with neon-lit bars, street food stalls, and a relaxed beach-town atmosphere. This evening walk captures the real vibe of the area in 2026, showing popular spots like the rebuilt Mia bar, a new banh mi opening, and the quiet remnants of a former night market. The creator shares a practical tip: avoid airport SIM cards costing...

Born to Wander

6:02 min 2026-01-11 44

Full Tour of My $544 Da Nang Apartment - Realistic Expat Life

A realistic tour of a one-bedroom apartment in Da Nang rented for $544 per month, located three to four blocks from My Khe Beach. The rent on Airbnb is $476.56, with an additional $10 for faster Wi-Fi and $62.50 for electricity and water. The apartment is fully furnished, includes weekly housekeeping, an indoor washer, and a kitchen. Pros include the beach proximity, cleanliness, responsive host, ...

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...

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

12:54 min 2026-01-10

🇻🇳 5 Things To Do in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 + Secret Bánh Mì Bar (Hidden Nightlife)

Steven and Elaine present a curated snapshot of Da Nang through five experiences that define daily life, culture, and entertainment. The video starts at Bac My An Market, a local neighborhood market where affordable fresh produce, seafood, and coconut water reflect the city's grounded daily rhythm. A visit to the Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula offers panoramic coastal views and spiritual ...