Retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam: A Guide for Retirees

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

33:14 min 2025-09-28 1,293

American Veteran Retired Early in Da Nang Vietnam

An American veteran, born in Saigon and raised in the US, retired early at 45 and moved to Da Nang in 2024. He lives on a VA disability pension of about $1,700 per month, paying $300 for a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment with utilities and Wi-Fi included. By spending roughly $1,000 per month, he can save $700. He contrasts this with his previous $5,000 monthly living expenses in the San Fran...

Vagabond Awake

26:42 min 2025-09-24 772

She retired early in Da Nang Vietnam

A female retiree from Miami, living in Da Nang for almost three years, shares her experience with Vagabond Awake. She rents a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with three balconies, a pool, and a gym for $550 per month, benefiting from free weekly housekeeping. Her monthly food costs—combining groceries and restaurant meals—total around $500, with local meals as cheap as $1–$3 and Western or ups...

The Part-Time Expat

9:47 min 2025-09-16 229

VinMec Da Nang Checkup: Expat Healthcare Experience & Costs in Vietnam

This walkthrough of Vinmec International Hospital in Da Nang provides a detailed look at the healthcare experience for expats and retirees. The host documents a follow-up visit for a sinus infection and a cardiology checkup, highlighting the facility's cleanliness, modern equipment, and professional service standards that mirror Western hospitals. Practical insights include the necessity of bringi...

Alexandra Del

8:01 min 2025-09-16 83

Cost of Living in Da Nang | Vietnam 🇻🇳 (The CHEAPEST Country in the World)

Alexandra Del provides a practical breakdown of the monthly expenses required to live in Da Nang, Vietnam, catering to digital nomads, expats, and long-term travelers. The analysis covers housing costs, ranging from budget-friendly $150 options to comfortable $600 apartments, while offering critical advice on avoiding noise pollution from construction and karaoke. Viewers gain insights into local ...

Retire Everywhere - Slow Travel with Peter & Elena

11:05 min 2025-09-13

Cost of Living in a LUXURY HOTEL in Da Nang

Peter and Elena from Retire Everywhere provide a detailed financial breakdown of their 51-day stay in Da Nang, focusing on the exceptional value of the Crowne Plaza City Centre. By leveraging IHG points purchased during sales, they managed a luxury lifestyle for approximately $75 per day, including accommodation and most meals via the hotel's executive lounge. The analysis contrasts this with a $1...

Vagabond Awake

21:58 min 2025-09-13 1,512

Comparing Da Nang and Nha Trang Vietnam

This video compares Da Nang and Nha Trang as destinations to visit or live in Vietnam. Da Nang is a larger city with a centralized expat village near My Khe Beach, offering a 'soft landing' for newcomers with many Western restaurants and a built-in expat community. It has cooler, rainier winters, better surfing, and a lower cost of living, with studio apartments available from around 7-9 million V...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

19:05 min 2025-09-11 6,188

Start Over in Vietnam with $10000 (If I Had to Leave the U.S. Today)

Evan Eh! provides a strategic blueprint for individuals looking to restart their lives in Vietnam with a $10,000 savings cushion. The discussion centers on maximizing financial runway by avoiding expensive expat bubbles like Da Nang's An Thuong area or high-end villas in Hoi An. Instead, the focus shifts to more affordable alternatives such as the coastal city of Quy Nhon, the mountain town of Da ...

Vagabond Awake

20:39 min 2025-09-06 2,641

Cost to Retire in Da Nang Vietnam

This video provides a detailed cost breakdown for retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam, based on a month-long stay in July 2025. The creator highlights Da Nang as a 'soft landing' for expats, with western restaurants, an international community, and affordable healthcare—including a cardiologist visit and imaging for $174. Cons include a 30% rent increase since 2023 (from $264 to $342 for a studio) and mo...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

40:14 min 2025-09-06 596

50 year old Canadian Retired and Opened a Bar in Da Nang Vietnam

Trevor, a Canadian who retired at 50 after a corporate buyout, now lives in Da Nang with his Vietnamese wife and co-owns Scallywags Bar & Grill. In this interview, he details his monthly budget of roughly $2,200–$2,300 US, covering a three-bedroom, three-story rental in Son Tra with an infinity pool ($600/month), health insurance under $200/month, electricity costs that range from $40 in the rainy...

Queen of DC

21:41 min 2025-09-04 1,916

PROS and CONS of Living in Vietnam – WATCH Before You Move or Visit!

Sean, known as Queen of DC, provides a detailed breakdown of the advantages and challenges of living in Da Nang as a solo traveler and Black expat. The discussion highlights the city's exceptional affordability, noting that housing is highly flexible with negotiable short-term leases and a rapid move-in process. Practical logistics such as the low cost of Grab transportation, strong city-center Wi...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

21:32 min 2025-09-04 2,737

58 year old Canadian lives the perfect retirement in Da Nang Vietnam

A 58-year-old Canadian retiree shares his journey from a sales career in Toronto to settling in Da Nang, Vietnam. He describes the burnout that led him to take a buyout and move to Southeast Asia, initially landing in Phuket before choosing Da Nang for its balance of ocean access and manageable pace. The video covers his practical relocation steps: selling possessions, flying into Saigon, and secu...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 Isaiah Ashley Show

56:37 min 2025-07-06 20,430

Retired Couple Moves From LA to Da Nang Vietnam | Tour Their $580/Month 3 Bed 3 Bath Home

A retired couple from Los Angeles, Mary and Rendall, moved to Da Nang, Vietnam, six months ago and now rent a fully furnished three-bedroom, three-bathroom home for $587 per month. Total monthly expenses, including water, electricity, Wi-Fi, and trash, come to about $670. The couple chose Da Nang for its affordability, as retiring in the US was financially challenging. Mary, who is half Vietnamese...

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...

Retired Nomad Adventures

18:02 min 2025-06-15 391

Spend the Day with Us in Da Nang, Vietnam | Our Ideal Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Retired couple Rick and Daphne share their ideal Da Nang itinerary for first-time visitors, based on a month-long slow-travel stay. The day begins with a beach walk and breakfast at Bread and Butter, known for pastries and Vietnamese coffee. Morning exploration of Marble Mountains costs about $1.50 entry per person, with a 15-minute Grab ride from the city center. Lunch at Bep Cun in My Khe offers...

Mai Abundant | Expat Mom Canada → Vietnam

8:09 min 2025-06-14 62

Da Nang vs. Hoi An: Best Place to Live in 2026? 🇻🇳

A Canadian expat mom compares Da Nang and Hoi An for long-term living, covering vibe, infrastructure, cost, community, nature, safety, and schools. Da Nang offers modern convenience with an international airport, international hospitals, coworking spaces, and a large expat community, suiting families, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs. Hoi An provides a slower, more romantic pace with lower rent a...