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

BIRDIE & BAMBAM - Travel Experience

16:11 min 2026-01-10 62

Our Neighborhood in Da Nang, Vietnam | Expat Gay Couple Living in Vietnam

Birdie (Rain) takes viewers on a morning walk through their neighborhood in Da Nang, Vietnam, offering a real-time glimpse into daily life just outside the main tourist and expat areas. The video highlights the organized chaos of local streets, where motorbikes dominate and pedestrians must maintain steady motion to navigate traffic safely. Birdie notes the abundance of small restaurants and cafes...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

13:02 min 2026-01-08 191

Luxury Apartments in Da Nang, Vietnam 2026 (Richest Neighbourhood Tour)

An expat mother tours three apartment buildings in Da Nang, including a brand-new building near Lotte Mart that completed construction in December 2025 and the established Hiyori Garden Tower, while noting rental prices around 22,000,000 VND per month. The walkthrough contrasts the crisp but untested feel of a new building against the proven reliability and amenities of a well-maintained older com...

Digital Nomad Travel Lifestyle

30:11 min 2026-01-06 67

Digital Nomad in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 FULL DAY Routine (Work + Food + Gym + Party)

A digital nomad's full day in Da Nang, Vietnam, is documented in this vlog, covering work, meals, gym, and nightlife. The creator, Jarrett, shows his remote work setup at local cafes, uses a scooter for transport, hits the gym, enjoys Vietnamese lunch and coffee, shops for electronics and fresh produce, and ends the day at a bar party. The video provides a realistic glimpse into the daily routine ...

Kirsten B

9:37 min 2026-01-04 240

Don't Do a Vietnam Visa Run Without Knowing This

A US expat living in Da Nang explains the practical realities of doing a Vietnam visa run for holders of the 90-day tourist e-visa. The video covers the critical rule that you cannot apply for a new tourist visa while inside Vietnam, and demonstrates a strategy of applying for three successive visas before leaving the US to create flexibility. It compares land border crossings versus flying out, n...

Americans Living Abroad

7:33 min 2026-01-04 1,726

30 year-old American Vet Is Living and Investing in Da Nang Vietnam - Tour his $600 Apartment

Abdul, a 30-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, shares his experience living and investing in Da Nang, Vietnam. He pays $600 monthly for a one-bedroom apartment with a rooftop terrace and pool, including utilities and weekly cleaning. His total monthly expenses, including eating out and travel, average $1,500. He highlights Da Nang's vibrant expat community, local friendliness, and affordable lifestyle....

What Susan Does

15:36 min 2026-01-03 587

Traveling to Vietnam 2026? My Honest Guide to Visas & Smooth Entry

A US citizen living in Da Nang provides a detailed, practical guide to Vietnam's visa process for 2026. The video covers the key distinction between 30-day and 90-day visas, single versus multiple entry, and the two main application methods: the government e-visa site ($25-$50) and using a local agent (additional $10-$50 service fee). The creator emphasizes critical pitfalls, including the need to...

Mai Abundant

9:24 min 2026-01-03 39

Da Nang vs. Bangkok — Where Should You Move in 2026?

In this video, Mai, a Canadian expat mom living in Da Nang, offers a practical comparison of Da Nang and Bangkok for those considering a move abroad in 2026. The video focuses on cost of living, lifestyle, community, food, family safety, and remote work setup from a family perspective. Da Nang is presented as more affordable, with monthly costs for a solo expat between $700-$1,000 and under $2,500...

Will travelz

21:34 min 2026-01-02 1,532

Vietnam Visa Bus Run 2026 – Worth It? Updates & Breakdown

Will Davis provides a detailed walkthrough of the 2026 Vietnam visa bus run from Da Nang to the Lao border, specifically utilizing the Lin Visa service. The experience highlights significant upgrades to the transport logistics, featuring new VIP-style buses equipped with massaging seats, charging stations, and climate control. The route includes specific stops at convenience stores and local resta...

Social Samy Walks

20:58 min 2026-01-02 163

Locals Eat Here Every Night – Da Nang’s Best Street Food Walk

A walking tour of Da Nang's An Thuong neighborhood explores the local street food scene on streets like Chivvente and An Thuong 5, where vendors serve authentic Vietnamese dishes at local prices. The tour highlights a variety of affordable options, including broken rice with pork chop for 25,000 VND, grilled chicken, bun cha, bun bo, chicken rice from Hoi An, and a highly-regarded bun dam restaura...

Social Samy Walks

11:08 min 2026-01-01 376

THIS Is Why Everyone Is Moving to Da Nang 🇻🇳 | Perfect Beach Walk

My Khe Beach in Da Nang on January 1st offered unusually perfect weather—clear blue skies, calm ocean, and warm sun—contrary to the typically rainy December-January season. The beach was crowded with tourists, expats, and locals, including families from Dubai and Sweden, creating a lively but relaxed atmosphere. The water was clear and swimmable, though the beach was narrower than in summer due to...

Jeniya Green

39:57 min 2026-01-01 179

Pros & Cons of Living in Da Nang — Paradise or Reality?

Jeniya Green offers a grounded, long-term perspective on relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2026. The video moves beyond tourist hype to examine daily life through chapters on accommodation, food and coffee, lifestyle, groceries, wellness and medicine, weather, gym and fitness, and community and friendship. It compares Da Nang to Bali and addresses the realities of the rainy season, helping viewer...

LAFTEE

19:49 min 2025-12-30 1,415

DA NANG, VIETNAM - 6 Apartments Tour (from $202 - $456 USD)

An American expat and former real estate agent tours six apartments in Da Nang, Vietnam, with prices ranging from $202 to $456 USD per month. The video follows the host and his friend Mark as they urgently search for new housing after receiving only nine days' notice to vacate their current building. Each apartment is shown in detail, highlighting features such as room size, air conditioning, kitc...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

23:10 min 2025-12-29 2,943

We Left Florida At 60 To Retire In Vietnam | Tour Our $575 Condo in Da Nang

Mike and Muriel, an American couple retired from Miami at 60, share their experience settling in Da Nang's An Thuong neighborhood during their second extended stay. They opted out of high-rise condos to rent a two-bedroom apartment at $575 per month, choosing a walkable street over a motorbike commute. The couple emphasizes the value of scouting in person—walking blocks to snap rental signs direct...

Social Samy Walks

21:47 min 2025-12-29 213

Da Nang Rainy Season Surprise | My Khe Beach Full of Life Today!

The video, published on December 29, 2025, captures a sunny surprise during Da Nang's rainy season, offering a real-time look at My Khe Beach. The creator notes the temperature is 24°C with a cool wind, and the beach is active with locals and tourists swimming, surfing, and relaxing. Along the walk, the creator points out that the Serene Hotel appears gutted and likely being demolished, and that P...

Americans Living Abroad

6:49 min 2025-12-28 3,645

I Got Laid Off From My Six-Figure Job — Now I Live In Da Nang, Vietnam For $400/Month

Wase, a 32-year-old former engineer laid off from a Fortune 25 company in Houston, recounts how he found a slower, more peaceful life in Da Nang, Vietnam, for $400/month. After losing his six-figure job, he backpacked through Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, and Cambodia before a border run to Vietnam led him to Hoi An, where a backpacker's tip about beachside apartments for $400/month prompted a...

That Girl Sara

23:49 min 2025-12-26 1,865

Vietnam Apartment Tour One Year Later - PROS & CONS

After a year in Da Nang, the creator reflects on how an unplanned move turned into a settled life. The video is an apartment tour that doubles as a personal reflection on the emotional transition from transient traveler to resident. Key practical details include the apartment's keyless entry, open-plan lounge and kitchen, a rare built-in oven, and a spacious master bedroom with a bathtub and views...

Travel Wisdom

3:43 min 2025-12-26 2

Is Da Nang Still Cheap in 2026?

Da Nang remains an affordable destination in 2026, though it is no longer the ultra-cheap secret it once was. Local meals like bun cha or mi quang cost just a few dollars, and street food keeps daily expenses low. Accommodation has risen but is still reasonable, with budget guesthouses and simple studios available outside touristy areas. Renting a motorbike is the most common and inexpensive way t...

Social Samy Walks

18:30 min 2025-12-24 383

I Didn’t Expect This on a Night Walk in Da Nang | Walking & Talking

A night walk through Da Nang's An Thuong area reveals a city that is lively yet relaxed after dark. The video captures the Christmas atmosphere with festive lights and decorations, while noting the unusual dry and pleasant weather for December. The walk passes by a newly opened vegetarian restaurant with an elaborate entrance, a protein smoothie stall at the night market, and the busy beachfront w...

taima the nomad

8:25 min 2025-12-24 17

Cost of living in Vietnam as a Digital Nomad in 2026 | Hoi An & Da Nang 🇻🇳

A digital nomad breaks down real expenses after two months living in Da Nang and Hoi An, Vietnam. The biggest expense was accommodation: a resort in Hoi An cost about $54 per night, while Chicland Hotel in Da Nang was $100 per night with breakfast included. Cheaper options like Ocean Bliss Apartment Hotel in Da Nang run $30-40 per night. Local food is very affordable at $3-4 for two people, while ...

Americans Living Abroad

6:41 min 2025-12-21 48,779

I Live In Da Nang, Vietnam For $250/Month Rent — Take A Look Inside My Apartment

An American musician, originally from St. Louis and formerly living in Los Angeles, moved to Da Nang in October 2025 and now rents a studio apartment for $258 per month. He describes how his monthly costs have dropped dramatically compared to LA, where a similar apartment cost at least $2,000. Filling a motorbike tank costs about $3 in Da Nang versus $80 in LA, and he spends roughly $2 per meal on...

The Dufresnes

8:06 min 2025-12-21 255

Cost of Living in Da Nang Vietnam as a Family of 4?

A family of four living in Da Nang, Vietnam, tracked all their expenses for November 2025 to provide a realistic cost-of-living breakdown. Their two-bedroom ocean-view condo rents for $800 per month, including water and internet. Food and groceries, including eating out and delivery, totaled $1,330. Electricity in the cooler month of November was $100. Transportation via Grab cost $29.60. Miscella...

Chillin with EA

15:24 min 2025-12-20 332

Condo Hunting in Da Nang 🇻🇳 | Han River Luxury Living & A Big Relocation Decision

A condo tour along Da Nang's Han River, guided by real estate agent Emmie Vo, showcases two luxury two-bedroom apartments suitable for expat relocation. The first unit, 88.8 square meters and fully furnished including a 75-inch TV and high-end kitchen appliances, comes with a large refrigerator, oven, microwave, and hidden dishwasher; its master bath features a bathtub with river views. The second...

Tom Travels

8:56 min 2025-12-18 109

How Much I Spend a Month Living in Da Nang

A detailed breakdown of monthly living expenses in Da Nang, Vietnam, from the perspective of an expat renting a one-bedroom apartment near My Khe Beach. The video covers rent ($370/month), utilities ($45), groceries, Grab food deliveries, gym fees ($7.60/month for a local gym), haircuts ($6), motorbike rental ($3.80/day), and visa runs ($243 every 90 days). Daily costs are itemized, including coff...

Steven & Elaine's Adventures

11:58 min 2025-12-17

✨First to Live Here? Untouched Apartments from $228/Month in Da Nang 🇻🇳 | House Hunting Part III

Steven and Elaine explore long-term rental options in Da Nang, focusing on high-value properties outside the expensive tourist hubs of My Khe and An Thuong. The search highlights a brand-new development at 399 Doan Khue, featuring untouched studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from $228 to $456 per month. These modern apartments offer a local neighborhood feel with fresh amenities an...

Social Samy Walks

20:33 min 2025-12-17 174

What’s New in An Thuong? 🌴 Walking & Talking Through Da Nang’s Tourist Area

Social Samy provides a real-time walking tour through the An Thuong tourist area of Da Nang, specifically focusing on the evolving streetscape of An Thuong 5 and surrounding blocks. The walk highlights the rapid development of the neighborhood, showcasing several brand-new apartment buildings, serviced studios, and the emergence of diverse international dining options, including Korean chicken spo...