He Moved to Nha Trang… Found an expat Neighborhood No One Talks About.

This video compares Da Nang and Nha Trang as coastal destinations for expats and digital nomads, with a focus on an overlooked expat neighborhood in Nha Trang called Northern Nong (equivalent to Da Nang's An Thuong). The host tours the area with a local expat, highlighting apartment prices ranging from 4 million to 15 million VND per month for two-bedroom units with beach views, and electricity bills around 1.5 million VND with heavy AC use. Food costs are low: burgers and fries for 45,000 VND, pizza for 100,000–200,000 VND, and discounted prepared meals at local markets. The beach is described as more active and family-oriented than Da Nang's, with clear water suitable for snorkeling. The video also covers visa run options: a 23-hour bus for $23 or a flight for about double the price. Overall, Northern Nong offers a slower pace, cheaper living, and a strong Russian and Korean expat community, though it is less known among English speakers.

Key Facts

1. Two-bedroom apartment with beach view costs 7 million VND per month.
2. Apartments can be found for as low as 4 million VND per month.
3. Electricity bill around 1.5 million VND per month with air conditioning running constantly.
4. Burger and fries cost 45,000 VND (under $2).
5. Visa run by bus costs $23.