We Spent $1,500 in Vietnam 🇻🇳 | REAL Cost of Living in Da Nang

A Brazilian couple shares their first month's real cost of living in Da Nang after leaving full-time jobs to become digital nomads. Their total spend for two people was $1,550, matching their $1,500 budget. Accommodation in a Son Tra studio with a small kitchen, balcony, rooftop pool, and sea glimpses cost $595 including utilities. Food expenses totaled $330, with local meals like pho or banh mi costing $1–$3 per person. Groceries and daily items came to $230. Transport, including a rented electric scooter for $68 per month and occasional Grab rides, was $83. Local SIM cards with 120GB cost $16 for both. Health insurance, gym membership, and subscriptions added $55. The couple notes that Da Nang allows them to live on about one-third of their previous Australian expenses, and they plan to stay three months while building online income streams.

Key Facts

1. Total monthly cost of living for a couple in Da Nang: $1,550
2. Accommodation in Son Tra studio: $595/month including utilities
3. Local meal (pho or banh mi): $1–$3 per person
4. Electric scooter rental: $68/month ($2/day)
5. Local SIM card with 120GB data: $8/month per person