A long-term expat addresses the most common questions about relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam. He explains that staying on a tourist visa indefinitely via 90-day border runs is legal and common, and details how to find long-term rentals on multi-year leases. His own two-year house rental costs $570/month, with total bills under $700. The video covers driving legally: a Vietnamese license requires a long-term visa, but e-bikes are legal and fines for driving without a license are about $20, though accidents pose serious risks. The creator notes that Vietnamese is hard but recommends learning basics, though English and Google Translate suffice in tourist areas. A commute from the city side to My Khe Beach takes about 10 minutes by motorbike. The video also addresses social dynamics, stating that older Western men seeking young partners should go to Thailand or the Philippines, as Vietnamese women generally prefer similar-age partners. An eSIM sponsor segment is included.
Key Facts
- Monthly rent for a house: $570, total monthly bills under $700.
- Electricity bill: $60-$80, internet $12, water/trash a few dollars.
- Commute from city side to My Khe Beach: 10 minutes by motorbike.
- Staying on consecutive 90-day tourist visas is legal and common.
- Fine for driving without a license: about $20. Accidents without a license are a bigger risk.
