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

Will travelz

16:09 min 2025-08-02 340

Is This Da Nang’s Most Underrated Neighborhood?

Will Davis explores Chau Thi Vinh Te, a vibrant neighborhood in Da Nang often referred to as Food Street. Located just ten minutes from My Khe Beach, this area offers a more authentic, local atmosphere compared to the primary tourist zones. The walkthrough highlights several budget-friendly gems, including Pho Long Hoi (humorously nicknamed George Costanza), Grandma Vuong’s Banh Mi, and Torino Bak...

Social Samy

15:16 min 2025-07-31 225

Where to Stay in Da Nang? Hilton vs Marriott Riverfront Hotel Guide

The video compares Courtyard by Marriott Da Nang and Hilton Da Nang, two riverfront hotels in Da Nang's city center along the Han River. Courtyard by Marriott, newly opened in 2025, features 300 rooms, a 45th-floor rooftop pool (the highest in Da Nang), indoor and outdoor pools, a Technogym, and Japanese toilets. Hilton Da Nang, six years old, offers 28 floors, an executive lounge, a rooftop bar, ...

Go Wilder

39:34 min 2025-07-30 400

Living in Da Nang Vietnam: Pros and Cons | Everything You Need to Know

Asher and Katie from Go Wilder share a detailed breakdown of their experience living in Da Nang as a traveling family, focusing on the practicalities of long-term stays. They highlight the city's exceptional affordability, noting that a two-bedroom house can cost as little as $400 to $850 per month depending on the lease length. The discussion covers the high quality and low cost of healthy local ...

Explore o'clock

8:25 min 2025-07-29 15

BEST Banh Mi in DA NANG? Found it! 🇻🇳🥖 —And There's a 24/7 Coworking Cafe Too! | DA NANG TRAVEL 🗺

A Da Nang digital nomad shares his favorite Banh Mi spot in the An Thuong neighborhood, discovered via a Facebook group recommendation. The stall, open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., serves a fried-egg banh mi for 20,000 VND (under $1 USD), praised for its local-friendly price and authentic flavor. Right across the street, a 24/7 coworking café provides air-conditioned workspace with tables and powe...

Da Nang Homes

5:47 min 2025-07-27 292

Apartment for Rent - Da Nang, Vietnam ($400-$500/month)

Blake from Da Nang Homes presents a walkthrough of multiple rental units at Camelia Family Suites, located just 300 meters from My Khe Beach. The tour showcases various one-bedroom configurations ranging from approximately $440 to $500 USD per month. These fully furnished apartments feature modern amenities including smart locks, in-unit laundry, and separate shower dividers in the bathrooms. View...

Callum Massey

18:51 min 2025-07-27 225

3 Months Living in Da Nang, Vietnam as a Digital Nomad, Pros & Cons

After three months living in Da Nang as a digital nomad, the creator provides an honest pros-and-cons update. On the positive side, Da Nang offers cheap domestic flights and easy train access to destinations like Hanoi, Hoi An, and Hue, making weekend trips simple. The city has a strong digital nomad community, with frequent meetups and coworking spaces. Visa extensions are straightforward through...

Ayngelina

23:25 min 2025-07-26 958

$600 Healthcare in Vietnam Gave Me What Canada Couldn't

A Canadian traveler documents her medical and dental tourism experiences across Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam. She visits two dental clinics, a private and a public hospital, a Chinese medicine practitioner, and an optical shop. Dental services include deep cleaning ($57 for two visits), a CT scan ($19), wisdom tooth extraction ($88), and a zirconia crown ($134). At Tam An Orienta...

Paul Lee

25:52 min 2025-07-23 2,231

Why He Left Bangkok for Da Nang Vietnam | Condo Tour + $1500/mo Lifestyle

Lewis, a UK expat, shares his experience of relocating from Bangkok to Da Nang, Vietnam, where he now lives in a luxury one-bedroom condo for $890 per month. The condo features a modern design, full kitchen, separate rooms, and access to amenities like a pool, sauna, and gym. Lewis estimates his total monthly expenses at around $1,500, including $300-400 on groceries, $30-40 for electricity, $150 ...

Ulitka

14:20 min 2025-07-23 1,495

What life in Da Nang, Vietnam is actually like – The Good, the Bad, and everything in between

Da Nang offers expats an affordable, safe, and increasingly dynamic lifestyle, with a couple living comfortably on $1,800 a month. A two-bedroom apartment near the beach can be found for $430, while one-bedroom units range from $250 to $300. The city is very safe, with street crime almost nonexistent, though noise pollution is a major downside. Healthcare is decent but inconsistent, though dental ...

The Part-Time Expat

15:44 min 2025-07-21 233

Upgrading Our Life in Da Nang: Inside Our Bright New An Thuong Apartment!

A couple relocates from a quieter Da Nang neighborhood to a larger, brighter apartment in the lively An Thuong district, known as Bar Street. They upgrade from a $385/month unit to a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment for $517/month, plus $300,000 VND monthly for maintenance and utilities. The new space features cross-ventilation to reduce electricity costs, which previously ran $200/month. The video...

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...

Will travelz

18:07 min 2025-07-19 490

Da Nang Vietnam – Is This Vietnam’s Best Beach City? (4k Walking Tour)

A late-afternoon walking tour along My Khe Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam, showcases why the city is considered one of the country's best beach destinations. The creator, a long-term expat living in a two-bedroom apartment for $480/month, highlights the beach's relaxed atmosphere, warm water, and lack of aggressive vendors. He notes that July is peak tourist season, with hotel prices rising from $15–20...

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 Part-Time Expat

14:24 min 2025-07-16 334

Real Expat Living in Da Nang: Monthly Costs & Apartment Tour (March–July 2025)

A retired American couple shares their actual monthly expenses from March to July 2025 after relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam. They detail startup costs, including temporary accommodations and initial setup purchases, which pushed March spending to $3,365. After settling into a long-term apartment in the Cam Le district for $385 per month (plus utilities totaling ~$600), April expenses rose to $4,17...

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...

Christina Clesca

21:51 min 2025-07-11 214

Is Nha Trang Better Than Da Nang Vietnam? VLOG

A couple on a five-day holiday compares Da Nang and Nha Trang for vacation appeal. They take a 10-hour sleeper train from Da Nang to Nha Trang, sharing the experience of a four-bed cabin without private curtains. Once there, they sample local grilled chicken and vegetables at a spot recommended by a friend, hunt for ripe mangoes and lychees at roadside fruit stalls, and visit a pagoda built betwee...

The Coding Travelbug

15:49 min 2025-07-10 68

Da Nang COWORKING spaces 🇻🇳: TOP 3: Get productive..and COLD PLUNGE [2025]

The Coding Travelbug explores three coworking spaces in Da Nang tailored for remote workers, software developers, and digital nomads. Seaview in My Khe offers affordable monthly memberships with a self-brew coffee bar, full kitchen, and a beachfront view. ACE in My An has day rates of VND 180,000 and a monthly pass of VND 2.7 million, with fingerprint entry, free tea, built-in large monitors, and ...

David Huling

8:43 min 2025-07-09 303

How Much I Spend Living in Da Nang, Vietnam – Monthly Expenses Breakdown

David Huling, an American living in Da Nang for six months, provides a detailed monthly expense breakdown. He spends approximately $1,029 per month, covering food, transportation, bills, visa costs, and rent. His food budget totals around $309, with meals costing $4–$5 each when eating out. Transportation is minimal at $20, as he walks and uses Grab. He pays $120 for an American phone plan and str...

Raising Wildflowers

17:43 min 2025-07-09 1,466

Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam 2025 🏖️ We left the USA for a better life abroad 🌏

A family of three shares their detailed monthly budget for living in Da Nang, Vietnam. The video breaks down $1,500/month in total expenses: a 2-bedroom Airbnb for $850, a monthly motorbike rental for $67, food costs of $310, and activities like beach chairs ($1.50 each), gym membership ($14), and playground coffee shops ($2 per visit). Health insurance via SafetyWing runs $57/month, while local o...

That Girl Sara

11:42 min 2025-07-08 899

The Highest Rooftop Pool in Da Nang, Vietnam! #20

That Girl Sara tours the newly opened Courtyard by Marriott Da Nang Han River, the tallest building in Da Nang, during its grand opening. The hotel features a 25-meter rooftop pool on the 45th floor with panoramic views of Dragon Bridge, Son Tra Peninsula, Marble Mountains, and both beaches. The lobby lounge is the only place in Vietnam serving TWG tea, which Sara samples. The video showcases an e...

CoolVision

29:32 min 2025-07-07 13,243

DA NANG - The Best City in Vietnam for Expats?

An expat tour of Da Nang, hosted by a local friend, highlights the city's affordable living, beach lifestyle, and strong community appeal. A furnished apartment near My Khe Beach rents for $200 monthly. The video explores daily life, including a local breakfast of *banh mi* and *bun bo Hue*, morning stretches on My Khe Beach, and the Dragon Bridge's weekend fire show. Practical advice covers the l...

Retired Nomad Adventures

11:57 min 2025-06-29 397

Da Nang Vietnam Budget Breakdown: One Month of Real Costs for Retired Nomads

A retired couple shares a detailed breakdown of their 25-day stay in Da Nang, Vietnam, on a $5,000 monthly budget. Their total spending was $3,152, coming in $1,014 under budget. Accommodation in a two-bedroom beachfront apartment on My Khe Beach cost $1,041 ($42/night). Dining out totaled $659, with meals averaging $15, including a Michelin-ranked noodle restaurant for $12. Groceries were $285, c...

The Isaiah Ashley Show

54:26 min 2025-06-29 6,211

Couple Leaves Atlanta GA for Da Nang Vietnam 🇻🇳 | Tour Their $750/month Beachfront Condo

Jay and Sarah, a couple originally from Atlanta, Georgia, relocated to Da Nang, Vietnam over a year ago and live in a beachfront hotel-residence near My Khe Beach. Their fully furnished one-bedroom apartment costs $750 per month, including bi-weekly cleaning, laundry service, breakfast, and amenities such as tea, coffee, and bottled water. The apartment features an open-plan living and kitchen are...

LAFTEE

20:57 min 2025-06-29 1,018

80 - 90% Of You Need To Do This! DaNang Vietnam - It's Paradise Living at Insane Low Costs

An American expat recommends the An Thuong neighborhood in Da Nang as the ideal base for new expats, particularly those from Western countries. The area offers walkable streets, a strong international community, and extremely low costs: apartments range from $250 to $425 USD per month, street meals cost around $1.50, and beers are under $1. The video highlights MISA Apartments with a pool, Gozar C...

Mai Abundant

10:49 min 2025-06-25 76

Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Family Budget in the World’s Cheapest Country)

A Canadian expat mom living in Da Nang with her family since 2022 provides a detailed breakdown of monthly expenses for solo expats and families in 2025. Housing near My Khe Beach ranges from $600 for a two-bedroom apartment to $1,600 for a three-bedroom villa, while central Hai Chau offers lower rates. Utilities (internet, electricity, water) add about $58–$95 monthly. A motorbike costs around $7...