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

The Part-Time Expat

9:33 min 2025-05-02 50

Evening Walk in An Thuong, Da Nang: Cool Night Stroll, New Eats & Rental Finds

An evening walk through the An Thuong district of Da Nang reveals a vibrant, safe neighborhood where locals and expats alike enjoy the cooler night air. The area is well-lit and filled with restaurants, cafes, bars, and rental properties, making it ideal for exploring on foot. The walker notes the strong sense of community, with families gathering for meals in open-front homes and children playing...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

15:50 min 2025-05-01 7,682

Never RETIRE in Vietnam. Here's Why

Evan argues that despite Vietnam's tropical scenery, low cost of living, and excellent food, retiring there comes with significant drawbacks. There is no retirement visa, so expats rely on 90-day e-visas, marriage, or investor visas. Bureaucracy is paper-heavy and slow; language barriers persist even after years. Western food, cheese, and wine are heavily imported and expensive. Healthcare is affo...

Joachim Badejoh

12:49 min 2025-04-28 66

What It's Really Like Living in Da Nang, Vietnam as a Digital Nomad 🇻🇳 (Full Day in My Life)

A digital nomad shares a typical Sunday in Da Nang, starting with breakfast at a local bakery serving fresh croissants and coconut coffee for around 40,000 VND. The day continues with a visit to a spa offering a Himalayan salt sauna and a 90-minute massage for $28 per person, which the creator praises for its value. For lunch, they enjoy smash burgers at a spot where a basic burger costs under $4,...

Retired Nomad Solo Travels

8:25 min 2025-04-22

DaNang Vs HaNoi Which City is BEST for You | Pros and Cons | Black Solo Travel

Retired Nomad Solo Travels provides a detailed comparison between Da Nang and Hanoi, specifically tailored for digital nomads and retirees considering a move to Vietnam. The analysis breaks down essential living factors, starting with the stark climate differences between Da Nang's tropical, beach-oriented weather and Hanoi's cooler, more humid winters. Practical logistics are covered, including t...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

10:54 min 2025-04-19 322

Da Nang vs. Nha Trang: Best Place to Live in 2026? 🇻🇳

An expat mother who has lived in both Nha Trang and Da Nang compares the two cities for families considering a long-term move to Vietnam. She finds Nha Trang more affordable and blessed with better year-round weather, but describes it as having a retirement vibe with limited community, schooling, and modern conveniences. Da Nang, where she now lives, offers a more dynamic lifestyle, better interna...

Marcus Abroad

9:37 min 2025-04-15 134

9 Reasons Da Nang Is Better Then Nha Trang

Marcus Abroad provides a detailed comparison between Da Nang and Nha Trang, specifically tailored for expats and digital nomads considering a move to Vietnam. The analysis highlights nine distinct advantages of Da Nang, emphasizing its superior English-speaking community and a more established, welcoming expat network compared to the tourism-heavy vibe of Nha Trang. Practical logistics are a major...

Helen Zhao

16:31 min 2025-04-14 2,601

Why Americans are moving to Da Nang, Vietnam for a better life

An American journalist examines why Da Nang has become a magnet for Western expats, particularly millennials and Gen Z, drawn by a lower cost of living and higher quality of life than in the U.S. The video details Da Nang's decades-long infrastructure investment, including World Bank-funded wastewater treatment and road upgrades, which have transformed it into a livable beach city. A daily budget ...

Social Samy Walks

20:39 min 2025-04-10 196

The Expat Town of Da Nang, Vietnam | An Thuong Walking Tour

Social Samy leads a detailed walking tour through the An Thuong expat district in Da Nang, specifically navigating the streets between An Thuong 30 and 34. The walk highlights the neighborhood's rapid evolution, showcasing a variety of new businesses including Korean restaurants, Italian eateries, and specialized bakeries like Coco Riri. For those considering a long-term stay, the tour identifies ...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:06 min 2025-04-07 2,333

Living Like Royalty in DA NANG for $2000 MONTH! ($800 House, Family of 4)

Canadian expat Mai discusses the logistics and financial realities of raising a family of four in Da Nang on a monthly budget of approximately $2,000 USD. The conversation highlights a significant lifestyle upgrade compared to North America, featuring a $800 monthly rental for a four-bedroom, five-bathroom townhouse in a gated community with a pool. Practical cost breakdowns include utilities rang...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

53:51 min 2025-04-06 497

The REAL Cost For Her Family to LIVE in Da Nang VIETNAM

Mai, a Canadian expat and mother of two, joins the podcast to provide a detailed financial breakdown of raising a family of four in Da Nang. Living on a monthly budget of approximately $2,000 USD (50 million VND), she contrasts her current lifestyle with the $5,000 CAD monthly essentials required in Toronto. The discussion covers practical logistics including renting a four-bedroom villa in a gate...

Social Samy Walks

25:53 min 2025-03-31 338

Da Nang After Dark | Bars, Cigars and Late Night Snacks

A walk through the An Thuong nightlife area in Da Nang, Vietnam, starting at a 'sea bar' with live music and a koi pond, then moving to the main 'bar street' (which can be loud, so the host advises against living there). The Corner Pub is highlighted as an iconic spot where you can 'start your night here and end your night here', always full late at night. A cigar lounge is visited, where Canadian...

Josh On The Move

11:45 min 2025-03-30 9,759

Cost of living in Da Nang, Vietnam (Realistic Budget in the World's Cheapest Country)

Josh, a digital nomad, breaks down his actual monthly spending in Da Nang, Vietnam, after living there for one month. He provides a detailed budget breakdown, starting with accommodation at $500 for a hotel room, noting that apartments can be found for $200–$400. His largest personal expense is food at $20 per day, though he notes a local diet can be much cheaper. Other costs include a $12 gym mem...

Joose the Nomad

11:22 min 2025-03-29 895

Can You STILL Live on $600/month in DA NANG, VIETNAM?

Joose the Nomad investigates whether a $600 monthly budget remains viable for digital nomads and expats in Da Nang as of 2025. The analysis breaks down essential expenses, starting with $25 e-visas and $80 monthly scooter rentals, though walking in the My An and My Khe areas is highlighted as a cost-saving alternative. Accommodation remains the largest variable; while modern apartments with roofto...

Marcus Abroad

8:37 min 2025-03-27 535

9 Reasons I Chose To Live In Nha Trang Instead Of Da Nang

A digital nomad who lived in both Da Nang and Nha Trang explains why he ultimately chose Nha Trang. He cites nine reasons: cheaper apartments (a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit for $275/month), better nightlife with more variety, wider footpaths and better walkability, lower grocery prices without extra card fees, more affordable international food (burgers for $1.50), a swimmable beach without dan...

Joose the Nomad

7:12 min 2025-03-22 3,963

7 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Visiting DA NANG, VIETNAM

Joose the Nomad shares critical insights from three years of experience living in Da Nang, focusing on practical logistics and lifestyle trade-offs. The discussion covers visa exemptions for short stays versus the 90-day e-visa, and recommends the My An neighborhood near the Holiday Beach Hotel for its walkable streets and cafe culture. A significant portion of the advice addresses environmental a...

Social Samy

24:31 min 2025-03-19 559

Retired American Expat in Da Nang | Cost of Living, Healthcare and Safety in Vietnam

Jim, a 57-year-old American expat and surfer, shares his firsthand experience living in Da Nang for six months. The discussion centers on the practicalities of a retired lifestyle, highlighting a monthly budget of approximately $1,000, which covers a studio apartment near My Khe Beach, dining out, and local health insurance. A significant portion of the narrative focuses on Jim's experience with t...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

25:59 min 2025-03-19 8,695

Best Place to Retire in 2026? (Thailand vs Vietnam vs Philippines)

A comparison of retiring in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, based on the experiences of an American expat who has lived in all three countries. The Philippines offers the best English proficiency and a three-year visa without leaving the country, but has the highest cost of living, poor infrastructure, and unreliable internet. Thailand, particularly Bangkok, provides vibrant urban life and...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

55:39 min 2025-03-16 529

Can You Actually Live in Da Nang for $1000?

Evan Eh! interviews budget traveler Will Travels about the practicalities of living in Da Nang, Vietnam, on a strict budget of $750 to $900 per month for a couple. The discussion provides a detailed breakdown of daily expenses, including a $550 monthly rent for a two-bedroom condo at the Muong Thanh building near My Khe Beach, which includes all utilities. Will explains his strategy of eating loca...

Joose the Nomad

12:47 min 2025-03-15 3,774

Living like a KING in World's Cheapest Country (Da Nang, Vietnam)

In Da Nang, a no-budget lifestyle feels like a king's existence at a fraction of Western costs. A luxury high-rise apartment on My Khe Beach, with ocean views from the 21st floor, costs just over $100 per night, while a nearby five-star resort can be had for $35. The day includes jet skiing on Tien Sa Beach for a unique experience, though a spotter boat followed closely. A private Muay Thai sessio...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:37 min 2025-03-12 1,442

Da Nang VIETNAM Cost of Living in 2026 - What's it like for Couples?

An American expat living in Da Nang with his Filipina girlfriend details their monthly budget of $750, covering all expenses. Rent for a two-bedroom beachfront condo in the My Khe area is $550, including utilities and internet. Food costs for the couple average $200 per month, achieved by eating local Vietnamese meals five nights a week and Western food twice a week, with breakfast often skipped. ...

The Murphy Family

6:52 min 2025-03-12 30

Being A Digital Nomad In Vietnam Da Nang

A digital nomad shares his seven-month experience working remotely from Da Nang, Vietnam. He emphasizes that the lifestyle is a full-time commitment, often more demanding than a traditional 9-to-5 due to time zone differences—he works UK and UAE hours. Distractions like the beautiful beach and sunny weather require strong focus to maintain consistent income. Internet in Da Nang is widely accessibl...

Marcus Abroad

9:58 min 2025-03-11 276

Da Nang vs. Nha Trang: Which is the Best Retirement Destination in Vietnam?

A retiree-focused comparison between Da Nang and Nha Trang covers cost of living, food, weather, beaches, nightlife, infrastructure, visa convenience, and overall vibe. Food in Nha Trang runs 10–50% pricier due to seafood, but Western options can be cheaper there with local knowledge. Groceries in Nha Trang are 20–30% less than Da Nang, partly because fewer shops charge a 4% card fee. Da Nang has ...

Retired Nomad Solo Travels

23:10 min 2025-03-10

Da Nang VIETNAM Versus THAILAND Bang Saen | Pros and Cons

A detailed comparison of Da Nang, Vietnam and Bang Saen, Thailand for retirees and digital nomads seeking a coastal retirement home. The video examines real estate purchase and lease prices, hotel costs, medical care, food availability, visa options, and weather patterns. Da Nang offers superior food quality and hotel value, with ocean-view rooms averaging $15–20 per night, but real estate is two ...

Joose the Nomad

14:28 min 2025-03-08 1,974

HOI AN, VIETNAM First Impressions - Better than DA NANG?

Hoi An, Vietnam, is compared to Da Nang as a potential digital nomad destination. The video investigates accommodation, cost of living, lifestyle, community, beaches, food, and amenities. A five-star resort is available for $35 per night, and monthly apartment rentals range from $400 to $700. The Hub co-working space costs $10 per day and offers strong Wi-Fi and community events. A local gym charg...

Joose the Nomad

10:29 min 2025-03-01 5,367

DA NANG vs NHA TRANG - Which One is Better?

Joose the Nomad provides a detailed comparison between Da Nang and Nha Trang, evaluating which Vietnamese beach city is superior for digital nomads, expats, and long-term travelers in 2025. The analysis highlights Da Nang's superior infrastructure, including its international airport, better surfing conditions at My Khe, and a more robust expat community with frequent meetups. While Nha Trang is n...