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

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...

Travel Escapes

29:08 min 2025-08-29 12,983

Why is Everyone Going to Da Nang Vietnam?! 🇻🇳 (First Impressions)

Jonathan from Travel Escapes shares his first impressions of Da Nang, Vietnam, exploring why it has become a top destination for travelers and digital nomads. Arriving at Da Nang International Airport, he navigates local logistics including Grab transport and hotel check-ins, highlighting the city's exceptional value for money. The narrative centers on My Khe Beach, where he discovers a vibrant su...

Tuakah and Anna

11:21 min 2025-08-28 1,265

Apartment Hunting in Da Nang 🇻🇳 | What $200 to $2000 Gets You in Vietnam

Tuakah and Anna explore the diverse rental market in Da Nang, Vietnam, showcasing a range of properties from budget-friendly $200 studios to a luxury $2,000 five-bedroom house. The walkthrough features specific locations like Sam Tower, highlighting the trade-offs between price, natural light, and amenities such as gyms and pools. Beyond the property tours, the creators provide essential logistica...

The Part-Time Expat

10:40 min 2025-08-27 55

Life Inside Da Nang's Wild Expat Party Scene

A walking tour through An Thuong's Bar Street in Da Nang reveals the expat nightlife scene, centered on bars, pubs, and cafes. The video captures the area's daytime reality—trash, puddles, and construction—contrasted with its vibrant evening atmosphere. The creator attends a party at Lantern and Moth tattoo parlor, featuring live bands and a social vibe. The tour highlights Bar Street as a hub for...

Alexander

24:58 min 2025-08-25 1,522

*REALISTIC* APARTMENT HUNT DA NANG VIETNAM | + TIPS & PRICES 2025

An apartment hunter in Da Nang recounts a frantic 10-day search after giving himself limited time to find a new home. Early viewings in the tourist zone and An Thuong reveal cramped rooms, street noise, and a unit with serious damp problems. Property agents are described as slow and unreliable, often using already-let listings to collect leads. After four days of chasing, a proactive agent shows a...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

8:32 min 2025-08-24 548

Luxury Apartments in Da Nang, Vietnam 2026

Mai Abundant provides a detailed walkthrough of two high-end residential units located in a modern high-rise building in the heart of Da Nang. The tour features a spacious 1,000-square-foot three-bedroom corner suite and a functional 860-square-foot two-bedroom unit, both offering rare amenities for the local market such as full ovens, dishwashers, and dedicated storage rooms. Viewers can observe ...

Marcus Abroad

9:28 min 2025-08-23 135

Russians are flocking to Da Nang, Vietnam But why?

Da Nang is emerging as a popular destination for Russian expats and digital nomads, drawn by affordable living, beautiful beaches, and a growing community. The city is absorbing overflow from Nha Trang's established Russian enclave, with direct flights and favorable visa policies making relocation easier. Russians find Da Nang offers a lower cost of living compared to Western countries, with moder...

VietnamEye

14:45 min 2025-08-23 87

Living Alone in Vietnam as an Expat at 60+ | Da Nang Life & Reflections

A 60-year-old expat shares his three-year journey of living alone in Da Nang, Vietnam, reflecting on the freedoms and challenges of solo life abroad. He describes the city's affordability, natural beauty, and friendly culture as key draws, noting that the cost of living is 50-70% lower than in most Western countries. The video covers his daily routines, including gym workouts, half-marathon runnin...

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...

The Coding Travelbug

6:56 min 2025-08-21 145

Essential travel hack!: $25 to breeze through immigration. Da Nang Airport Fast Track Service [2025]

A solo traveler tests the $25 VIP Fast Track service at Da Nang International Airport to bypass long immigration and security lines. The service, provided by a local company, includes a personal assistant who meets the traveler at the curb, helps with luggage, and escorts them through priority check-in, diplomatic immigration lanes, and security. The entire process from meeting the assistant to cl...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

15:12 min 2025-08-20 1,284

Am I Leaving Da Nang Vietnam? HONEST thoughts after 1 year

Evan Eh! provides a candid reflection on his family's first year living in Da Nang, contrasting the experience with his previous five years in Ho Chi Minh City. The discussion centers on the transition from the frenetic energy of Saigon to the quieter, beachside lifestyle of Central Vietnam, specifically highlighting the move from An Bang Beach to Da Nang. He addresses the growing pains of the reg...

Jay & Sara

21:14 min 2025-08-17 4,260

What $770 Gets a Mom of 5 in Da Nang, Vietnam 3 Bed, 3 Bath! EP 6

An American mother of five living in Da Nang gives a detailed tour of her three-bedroom, three-bath apartment rented for $770 per month. Located away from tourist areas in a local residential neighborhood, the unit features spacious rooms, wet bathrooms, filtered drinking water, a balcony with mountain views, and a rooftop terrace. The tour covers the kitchen, living room, children's rooms, and a ...

Callum Massey

10:38 min 2025-08-17 39

Top 5 Places to Work in Da Nang, Vietnam as a Digital Nomad - Cafes & Co-Working Spaces

Callum Massey visits five different workspaces in Da Nang over a week, testing their suitability for remote work. Book & Bean is a coworking space with a 100,000 VND entry fee that includes drinks and snacks, featuring bean bags and air conditioning. Roots is a vegan cafe with a quiet outdoor upstairs area, offering sandwiches, smoothie bowls, and wraps. Ponte Villa, a hotel and apartment complex,...

Nurik in Vietnam

12:59 min 2025-08-17 30

Moving to Da Nang: 7 Mistakes I Wish I Knew Before Flying

An American expat shares seven mistakes he made when moving to Da Nang, Vietnam, offering practical advice for newcomers. He recommends booking only a few days at a hotel via Airbnb rather than a full month, as long-term rentals found through Facebook or WhatsApp groups are significantly cheaper. He stresses the importance of getting a local eSIM or SIM card immediately upon arrival to use the Gra...

The Part-Time Expat

13:18 min 2025-08-15 478

Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam: July 2025 Expat Budget Breakdown

This detailed budget breakdown provides a firsthand look at the monthly expenses for an expat couple living in the An Thuong neighborhood of Da Nang as of July 2025. The host, a 60-year-old retiree, outlines a total monthly spend of approximately $1,900 to $2,000 for a comfortable lifestyle in a spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. Key costs include $515 for rent and roughly $163 for elec...

Joyce Sin

25:02 min 2025-08-14 1,286

things to do in DA NANG 🇻🇳 exploring the most livable city in Vietnam

Joyce Sin explores Da Nang, Vietnam, highlighting its reputation as the country's most livable city through a five-day itinerary. The experience centers on the coastal lifestyle at My Khe Beach, known for its soft sand and family-friendly atmosphere, and practical urban logistics like using Grab for affordable transport. Significant screen time is dedicated to essential day trips, including the an...

Expat Life with Jim Blacker

9:06 min 2025-08-13 223

Living in Da Nang Vietnam for Under $1,000/mo? Hype or Real?

Da Nang is one of the most livable cities in the world, and a single person can live comfortably on under $1,000 per month—this is reality, not hype. The key is to stick with local Vietnamese food, avoid expensive Western dining and nightlife, search for housing directly through local listings rather than tourist agencies, and keep spending simple. Meals at local street stalls run from 30,000 to 5...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

17:57 min 2025-08-11 3,065

How I Retired at 40 Years Old in Da Nang Vietnam

A Canadian expat who retired at 42 in Da Nang, Vietnam, outlines an eight-step roadmap for achieving early retirement with no starting capital. He emphasizes geo-arbitrage as the foundational strategy, arguing that high Western housing costs make saving impossible. By relocating to Da Nang, he reduced his monthly rent from $2,000 to $400 and his total burn rate to under $1,000, enabling an 80% sav...

Walkabout Rojo

8:38 min 2025-08-09 32

Walkabout Son Tra Peninsula | Da Nang, Vietnam

An American expat spends the hottest day of the year hiking and driving through Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula. He descends a steep jungle trail using ropes to reach a secluded rocky beach, then explores higher roads for panoramic views over the bay and city. Along the way, he encounters a rare red-shanked douc langur, one of the world's most endangered primates, which the peninsula protects as their...

Will travelz

29:00 min 2025-08-08 513

This is what $30 gets you in Da Nang Vietnam—4 Hotels Under $30

A budget hotel tour of four accommodations near My Khe Beach in Da Nang, all under $30 per night. The creator walks through each property unannounced, showing room conditions, amenities, and negotiating walk-in prices. Gold Time Hotel ($25/night, $572/month) is worn and noisy. Jolia Hotel Danang Beach ($600,000 VND/night) is quieter, has a safe, and is 1.5 blocks from the beach. Hummer Hotel & Apa...

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)....

The Story of KT

6:09 min 2025-08-04

Saigon vs Da Nang: Which City Would YOU Choose? 🇻🇳

Choosing between Saigon and Da Nang involves weighing the high-energy urban lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City against the relaxed coastal atmosphere of Central Vietnam. This comparison focuses on the practicalities of living in Vietnam in 2025, specifically tailored for digital nomads, retirees, and long-term expats. Key evaluation points include the cost of living, the strength of local expat communi...

Expat Life with Jim Blacker

9:16 min 2025-08-03 681

My $285/mo Studio in Da Nang. 4 Tips to find your Apartment!

A Da Nang expat shares his experience securing a modern studio apartment in the An Thuong area for $285 per month on a month-to-month lease. The video tours the 7.5 million VND studio, noting its brick interior, separate bathroom, and lack of a view, with electricity costs adding roughly $30–$40 monthly. The creator outlines four apartment-hunting strategies: booking a weekly hotel ($13–$20/night)...

bread gang

44:09 min 2025-08-03 4,298

$20 vs $1000 in Da Nang, Vietnam! 🇻🇳

This high-energy travel challenge follows creators from the Bread Gang as they navigate Da Nang, Vietnam, on vastly different budgets of $20 and $1,000 for 24 hours. The video provides a practical look at the city's extreme affordability, showcasing a $9 private hotel room and $1-2 street food meals including egg fried rice and pho. Viewers get a visual tour of the Son Tra area and the city center...

Ross the Flâneur

8:01 min 2025-08-03 161

"Everything is Cheap" - Inside Vietnam's Local Market (No Tourists, $1 Meals)

Ross the Flâneur visits Hoa Khanh Market, a local market in Da Nang rarely visited by tourists, guided by a Vietnamese friend named Nhi. The market offers extremely affordable food, with meals costing around 10,000 VND (less than $1). Ross and his friend Corey sample local dishes including red rice, fish for breakfast, porridge, yogurt, and durian. The video highlights the market's authentic atmos...