Cost of Living in DA NANG ( Most Affordable City in Vietnam) 

It might change a lot in 9yrs. There always will be an up and coming city within 9yrs. Hope it’s stays the same though

Good for you! And yes Da Nang is a great city and I would definitely retire there too

@@mattlcasto Forget the women DaNang Vietnam is the BEST place on the planet.

Me too. We are Vietnamese living in the US. My wife and I plan to retire in Danang in 12 years when I retire. If would receive a total of around $7,000 US dollar/month from my retirement income, pension, 401k and my investment. With that money we will retire comfortable in Danang.

Spent two years in Vietnam and lived all over the country, and I also chose Danang as my favorite city, it has everything and is centrally located. The only drawback is the traffic which is bad everywhere, but for some reason it’s really bad and drivers in Danang m are the worst in the country, by far. I am a highly experienced motorcyclist but not a day goes by without encountering dangerous situations.. I also love DaLat, which is where I spent the summer months to get away from the oppressive heat and humidity in Danang…although it rains a lot it’s much cooler with temps rarely getting above 75 degrees during the day and evenings around 65 even in peak summer months.

Thanks. Have a great time.

@@sylvainhyais8166 That's what my research says. The Philippines people are the best in Asia

Thank you for saying that. ;-)

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Plus (if you're young) they have some of the prettiest girls in the world there.

Thank you. When are you planning on visiting?

Looking forward to seeing you Alan. 😀

It's a nice alternative to Thailand. :-)

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Thank you. :-)

Have fun!

Thanks. Hope you enjoy it

Me too. We should connect.

Best of luck!

for sure! the cost of food really depends on ur style, dont worry much

That's all correct. :-)

No homeless

You are so welcome!

$3000 a month you can live like a king

Thanks for sharing your view. :-)

Thank you ;-)

Sadly, $800 per month is pretty good in the US. I'm in Palm Springs and there's nothing reasonable under $2k for an apartment.

You will have plenty of options with your budget.

Thank you so much and best of luck with your studies. ;-)

for now.

That's very true

Yes .2000 usd You will be a king

With 2000 USD you can live everywhere! 😂

@@this.is.berlin Except the US, lol!

Thank you. :-)

Thanks a lot. :-)

Thank you

Glad you enjoyed it!

Have a great time in Da Nang.

Thank you

Let's say your rent is $1000- $1500 per month and you live and sleep in your truck for 8 years, you will have more than enough money to retire and live comfortably in Vietnam. Be strong and focus you win make your dream come true. Good luck! I wish I could do the same to retire in Vietnam in 8-10 years. If I were you I would start using online dating fooking for a good woman with the same goal.

Dream on, you have no f’ing clue, there is no retiring in Vietnam long term. Wait until those 3 month border runs start becoming a pain and by the way, about your 5th or 6th run you’ll be denied re-entry…..

​@@thumtlnguyen3626 I've had the exact same thought for years. I'm also a commercial vehicle operator. Not many ladies out there who'd be willing to live like that.

Good luck to you.

@@DINO_DRAWS LOL !!! I’m a retired (very financially sound) boomer expat with a young gorgeous Vietnamese wife half my age, settled down here for several years. Just finished a custom glorious home build - you should see it….. You AIN’T retiring here idjit. First off the 90 day border runs, which you unmarried to locals “tourists” get old real quick. Now 1. No more cross and cross back, Vietnam requires a 3-5 day stay out of the country to obtain another 90 day e-tourist-visa. 2. After the fifth or sixth border run Vietnam is. Ow denying you choads re-entry. IOW, there is no “retirement visa” scheme to remain here idjit. Sure I see lots of low rent broke dick passport “bro’s” crawling over here, once they figure out nobody understands them, they can’t really adapt to the culture (and often the climate), and especially that no woman is interested in them they grow angry, bitter and disillusioned. LOL I see them walking around with a sad because they found out it takes more, way more than just landing here to make it a paradise. But hey, keep dreaming fool.

Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for the tip about Santori Hotel! A rooftop pool with bridge views sounds awesome.

Thanks for the tips! the place we stayed fortunately we were at the quite quiet area which had no noisy in our neightbourhood.

Thank you for the tip. What areas are quiet?

@@Bboo-pl3wb I think Phu My Hung area in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City is quiet because there are many foreigners living there.

Yes, it is a Buddhist temple.

@@AlwaysonaJourney Nice - would love to check it out when there. Cheers!

Thanks. That's good to know. :-)

Thanks. I have only been to Ba Na Hills once. I mentioned a few activities people can do that would cost a little more than daily expenses.

Thanks. I don't eat a lot of beef to be honest.

Spend Sept to June in Danang, and spend July to Oct in Dalat where weather is cool and mild, although it does rain most days it’s much better than living in the oppressive heat and high humidity in Danang during that time. Dalat is also beautiful and there’s a a ton of things to see and do, and if you plan to stay during the summer months it warms up but temps seldom go above 80F and evenings cool down to the 60’s, so AC’s are rarely necessary. It’s inland so no beaches but it’s surrounded by mountains if you enjoying hiking and nature its paradise. There are daily buses that leave from Danang to Dalat every day and prices range from $10 to $30pp each way. Hopefully this helps. Good luck.👍

Thanks for watching the video! Da Nang is a great choice for retirement. While the heat can be intense during the peak summer afternoons, it's generally more manageable compared to other parts of Vietnam. Da Nang often benefits from ocean breezes that can provide some relief.

Thank you

Now I've heard they changed their system which means you can only apply once you're outside the country and you need to wait for approval to come back in which can be 3 to 5 days I think. I've read multiple news stating there are talks about bringing longer tourist visas back. This makes sense since there are so many great digital nomad visas popping around everywhere! 😌

@@ophelydu26 Thank you!

There's a new rule that you need to leave the country first before applying for another evisa.

Get your visa BEFORE you arrive or you can get absolutely slaughtered at immigration, hundreds of dollars. Be absolutely i dotted t crossed with your visa and passport details. Enjoy your travels, Vietnam is fantastic, people, food, sights!

I stayed for three months and slept very well. It depends where you stay as there is a lot of construction.

I'm Vietnamese. Put some cotton in your ears when you sleep😃

Thanks a lot. ;-)

Yes it was. Everywhere in Da Nang has a very good wifi.

Thanks for watching and for your kind words about the video. It's great to hear from someone who's already experienced Vietnam! Regarding your questions: Money: You're absolutely right about cash being king in Vietnam. ATMs are widely available, and while the fees can be a bit steep, it's often the most convenient option. I've used ATMs from various banks without issues. Debit cards are accepted in many places, especially larger establishments and hotels, but cash is still preferred for smaller shops and markets. Healthcare: I haven't personally needed medical care in Da Nang, but from what I've heard, the quality of care at private hospitals is generally higher than at public ones. That said, even public hospitals can provide adequate care for minor issues. Prices for medical services are significantly lower compared to many Western countries. If you have any specific concerns about healthcare, it's always a good idea to check with your travel insurance provider before your trip.

@@AlwaysonaJourney Many thanks Andrew.

Thank you. Yes, it cost 10.9 million vnd in total. :-)

Thanks Andrew. 👍

Unfortunately, I don't as they changed oeners recently

Thank you. :-)

Thanks! Are you visiiting Da Nang soon?

@@AlwaysonaJourney no, not planning to…

@@ChristopherUSA888 OK. ;-0

I heard that H Suites moved to a new location and new owners manage this building.

Thank you. ;-)

Unfortunately, I don't have that knowledge.

It's nice. It recently changed owners.

Thanks for the information

I've only ever used Viettel in Vietnam

I included the price in Vietnamese Dong, British Pounds and USD.

I don't have any information to share about any of that.

@@AlwaysonaJourney Maybe they'll take Medicare.

Yes. You'll live very comfortably.

1000 usd is good for your life in there 2000 usd you are a king there So. You are going to save 2000 usd or even up to 3000 usd

@@AlwaysonaJourney comfort is not the question but ability to save is the more important question

What is the reason you want to save money? You are almost retired! Save money for the next life?

@@this.is.berlin I am retiring young by 40 I should be retire, but elgible for it next year. I travel pretty expensively.

I'm sorry again. But, I don't have any information about Vietnamese lessons either. In the An Thuong area you will find that some local peopele understand English well but many don't.

We cut 000 out. For 20000 we call it twenty. It's confused at the first time with some notes that have similar colours. After visiting 2 or 3 times, we have no problem with it.

The noise level and air quality can vary greatly depending on the time of day or year and location in the city. I can't give you an exact answer

Living in Da Nang without speaking Vietnamese can be manageable, especially in touristy areas. While it's true that you'll encounter English signs and menus in many places, especially popular tourist destinations.

Thank you. Let is know what your questions are and we'll see if we can answer them.

@@AlwaysonaJourney Thanks so much :) Q's - 1. What are visa requirements and restrictions on staying in vietnam? 2. Whats the healthcare/hospitals like? 3. Many Sports clubs etc?

1. All nationalities can apply for a 90 day e-visa. You can then go on a visa run or leave for a few days and re-enter with a new e-visa. 2. I don't have infoabout hospitals and healthcare. 3. There's a selection of gyms to choose from.

Thank you. Da Nang is waiting for you. ;-)

I left the link in the description.

I don't think so.

I'm like you and rarely cook in Thailand but do it now and again in Vietnam.

You can apply for a three-month tourist visa for your first visit to Vietnam. You must leave the country before the visa expires. To extend your stay, you typically need to apply for a new visa outside of Vietnam. However, some people claim it's possible to renew the visa within the country through a tour or visa agent. It's essential to verify this information independently as visa regulations can change.

@AlwaysonaJourney thank you so much responding me. If I do have to leave country to re apply another visa, I don't have to go back to the states right?

@letsgopops No you can go to a neighbouring country such as Laos, Thailand, Cambodia or Malaysi for example. You can also do a visa run throuigh a company called Lynn Visa who take people to the Laos border and then they return to Da Nang.

@AlwaysonaJourney great. Now I understand that part. Thank you so much clearing that up to me. Will be there first week of September.

@AlwaysonaJourney which is cheaper, neighboring country or the visa run?

180 days would be amazing.

It was 30 days up until last August. I think 90 will be as good as it gets.

@AsiaUnscripted nah! They used to have more longer options before and I've read they have been talk around reinstalling them. That only make sense when you see what other SEA countries are doing. Like Thailand and Malaysia where you can get nomad visas.

@@ophelydu26 Vietnam has little interest in competing with neighboring countries for nomads.

I've posted two Nha Trang videos. ;-)

Thanks for your feedback. ;-)

Agreed!

It doesn't

I've never looked for it, so I'm not able yo answer your questions.

You should do it

Yes, you can find from the facebook group. [key word: apartment da nang ]

It depends on how long someone decides to stay. For me it was 3 months.

That's correct

@@AlwaysonaJourney ok ok that’s really a fair deal !

Now you're last. :)

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Not at all. I feel very happy here.

I showed the prices in Vietnamese Dong. US Dollars and British pounds.

​@@AlwaysonaJourneynot when u were showing food & scooter rental etc

OK. Thanks. :-)

If it's not me, it'll only be someone else. That's life. People talk.

@@AlwaysonaJourney I know..loads of people are saying it..I wasn't really serious..are you still here...bring on the rainy season..it's so nice then..

I'm here for another week. I've never been here during the rainy season. I might come back in December. :-)

Time will tell.

Vietnam economy is expected to grow ~6-10% annually in the next decade. Just a matter of time the cost of living will increase proportionately, at the very least.

​@@tomv2144??? U think Europe and USA is not getting more expensive ? Hehe

@@gabres19871 the growth rate of Vietnam GNI/capita will be higher than those of US, EU, or matured economies. So, everything will be more expensive, but the rate is a bit faster in Vietnam. IOW, the gap will shrink.

ok, Da Nang will develop more and more and prices will increase but not quickly. Simply Vietnam is a powerhouse in food, seafood... In the future there will be cities similar to Da Nang but with more reasonable prices, that is Quy Nhon and Phan Thiet city.

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You think so? I don't

@@AlwaysonaJourney Your opinion

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Thanks for sharing your opinion of Da Nang.

If you have spent any time at all in Danang and you find it “boring”, you should probably spend less time getting drunk in local bars and more time actually experiencing the tons of things to see and do in Vietnam. If you spend all day hugging a toilet bowl and never stepping foot outside your hotel room, you’re going to be disappointed wherever you go. 😂 a

I don't think that would be possible. There might be properties avalable for that price but I have never viewed any within that price range.

I'm guessing you didn't watch the video. I showed the price for every category in Vietnamese Dong, USD and British Pounds.

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