Cost of living in Da Nang, Vietnam Q&A | Food, Rent, Tips
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Living Cost in Da Nang - Insights from Locals
Ever wondered what it's really like to live in Da Nang, Vietnam? In this interview-styled video, we sit down with residents of Da Nang to discuss the nitty-gritty details of their cost of living in this vibrant coastal city.
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Video Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Personal Background
05:40 - Type of housing and Expenses
08:33 - Utility Costs and Grocery Expenses
14:31 - Challenges and Unexpected Expenses
15:41 - Monthly Average Cost of Living
16:30 - Living Cost Trends Over Time
18:23 - Affordability of Da Nang vs. Other Cities
20:10 - Expert Money-Saving Tips
21:30 - Tips for Newcomers
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We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you with your real estate needs.
With everything has been going on here in the US, we're seriously considering moving to Da Nang ourselves.
Thanks for the comment Stacey! We’d be happy to help with any or all aspects of your relocation!
Feel free to contact us here : info@cvr.com.vn
Exactly. Same.
Welcome to Da Nang.❤🎉❤. Thank you for your information
How?
Great Video Austin. Very informative, as a new Da Nang resident the cost of living comparisons are very helpful. Cheers
Thanks Simon, glad you found the video useful!
This was the exact video I needed!
Thanks Liz! Glad to hear it!
This is great content. More reason to share with others. Can’t wait to be there!
Thanks John! Look forward to seeing you around!
This has been the MOST informative video on the subject I've come across....many thanks; great work !!
Thanks for your kind words and glad you enjoyed the video!
Excellent format. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment Dave!
Fantastic presentation and information thanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind comment Steve! Feel free to reach out if there is anything we can assist with!
Great video, thanks!
Very informative video! Thank you!
Thanks for watching Vincent!
Great video! I enjoyed it. I'll be visiting soon.
Thanks Ninil! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to meet on your visit!
super helpful content! looking to visit and maybe explore what da nang has to offer.
Thanks Maggietron - feel free to reach out if you have any questions before or after you arrive! Always happy to help
Great video, really interesting to see how foreigners feel living in Danang. Probably one of the best places to live in Vietnam for sure
Thanks for the comment Viet Hoang - we all agree! Da Nang is the best!
Yeah and Charlie isn't Shooting at you
Wow...amazing video. I've watching hundreds of videos about moving here and this was the best so far. I'm coming over in Jan/Feb 2024 for a few weeks to have a "Look-See". It seems amazing!!!
Thanks for the comment and compliments Book Rampage! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there is anything we can provide to help
breh this is the best video ive seen of the 100 ive gone thru this wknd lol - thx!
Thanks Tape Mamba! Hope you enjoy the video and feel free to let me know if any feedback or questions!
@1:37- That necklace is amazing !
Thank you, Da Nang will be our next destination for vacation. Been in HCMC and Ha noi.
Thanks for the comment Cristy and look forward to welcoming you in DN! Let us know if there is anything we can help with, including short-term accommodation for your visit.
info@cvr.com.vn
So well done 🎉
Thanks Michael! Appreciate the kind words
I " lived" in Da Nang in 1966, 1967 and I am amazed at how much it has changed
You should come and see the change and progress for yourself!
Hello veteran
I must be login to leave a comment on your video, tks for sharing great kindness throughout this video
Thanks Kai - Appreciate your kindness leaving us a comment!♥
The facial expressions of her while he speaks. Priceless.
Hahahahahahahahahaha
Thank you for your time and posting. Good to know there is pickleball. :)
Thanks for the comment David. See you on the court sometime!
Great content. Thank you. Could you pls do a video about educational options for children of expats? Thank you.
Thanks for the comment Tung! We have it on our radar for future videos! Stayed tuned 👍
@@CentralVietnamRealty cheers!!
Well done Austin, can’t wait to meet you in Da Nang soon !!
That couple from San Diego inspired me because the hamburger set here with a beer would be around $30 USD !
Israel
Thanks, Israel! Look forward to meeting you soon as well!
Good content
Thanks Mr Anderson!
I really like your videos Austin! Out of curiosity why are you all renting ,Do you recommend buying over renting ?
Thanks for the comment, Nicola! Renting or purchasing can be a personal decision for each individual. Some restrictions on land ownership prevent foreigners from purchasing landed homes
thành phố biển Vũng Tàu cũng rất thú vị để sống.
The coastal city of Vung Tau is wonderful because of its combination of calm and excitement.
Thanks for the comment Nhan - Vung Tau does have a certain charm! Have you visited Da Nang before?
@@CentralVietnamRealty I live in Hanoi and go to Danang Polytechnic University. Currently I am living in Saigon/HCMC
Ive been looking at South East Asian cities to potentially live & build a life in.
Unlike most Ive been looking for places with low nightlife (indicator of low degeneracy) and a calm atmosphere yet abundant with nature, while not being too rural.
Its a very Goldilocks filter.
Reading the comments here & the video in general has been helpful.
Thanks for the comment Paulie! Sounds like Da Nang is a pretty good fit for what you're looking for!
Do you have any videos featuring older and retired people or couples living in Danang?
I’d love to connect with you guys in the new year
Thanks for the comment Johnny - feel free to reach out via email at your convenience to start a conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!
info@cvr.com.vn
@@CentralVietnamRealtyhi, do you have instagram account?
Super informative video! How does health insurance work in Da Nang? Is it commonly provided by employers?Thank you!
Thanks for your comment! We are just creating a video on this topic - stay tuned!
There is social health insurance which is provided by employers, but most expats generally also have private health insurance (domestic or international) as well
Hello from Paris, France !
love this vlog
Thanks Tuan! Much appreciated!
I’ve been to Danang for Christmas 23 and it was my favourite city in Vietnam
It’s very pretty and the people are super nice.
Loved both the old town and the beach area
It’s less crowded than HMC and calm too.
Nice video and great information
Let’s hope Danang does not turn out like Portugual where half of UK flooded the place and killed it for the locals
Hey Jo! Thanks for the comment. Agreed with your points in Da Nang!
We’re very positive on the outlook for Da Nang going forward!
That was quite good, especially having the number of different views . Maybe even diversify a little more a little higher (under $4-5k/mo) and lower (under $1k)?. Still,this was if value and I appreciate your style too.
Also, please include the Negative aspects, just to stay honest ? Aloha from Maui 🤙😎
Thanks for the feedback Mauimixer! Will try to work these into our next videos 👍
Awesome video and very informative! A few questions: 1. How safe is it? 2. Is the city extremely hot/humid in a summer or super wet during the wet season? 3. Does the utility bill really get to a few hundreds for 1BR if you run AC ? 4. Do tourists do visarun every 90 days? 5. And the last one - can you swim and sunbath all year round? Thanks a lot! I think this might be useful to many ❤
Thanks for the questions Zhiznhi!
1. Vietnam is extremely safe with almost no violent crime.
2. Da Nang summers can reach ~35 degrees. The rainiest months are October and November, the majority of the rest of the year is dry
3. Utility is charged based on usage - but for a 1bedroom apartment on average you are looking at between $50-150 a month
4. Yes, tourist visa runs are the most common
5. Except for the rainy and stormy days, you can swim and sunbathe all year round!
Hope these help!
@@CentralVietnamRealty awesome! Thanks so much 🙏
Da Nang is a safest city u could go in vn ! I been there many times and see no beggar on sreet
Its very safe in Danang
🤗💙👍 Austin, thank you for the informative video!
🔷 Please make a video about the health care including vision and dental care, doctor practice, and hospitals for expats in Da Nang❗️
Thanks for the comment, Benny. Will post on this page when it’s done!
Yes, please make a video about those, Thank you so much!
Great content. can you connect me with the couple from San Diego? I want to dive more with them since I am from SD
Hey Gabriel! We're glad you enjoyed the content. Vy and Shareef are totally up for connecting with you. You can reach out to them at vyphamhaq@gmail.com
Cheers!
Like most other videos, this shows cost of living varies greatly by person. There where no "walk throughs" of peoples residences.
I'm getting very close to retirement now, I've been to Vietnam and Da Nang, so this was a must watch. Odd question, at 8:15 he mentions his dog Rufus. Did he bring Rufus from his home country? Man, I have my dog Theo, I want Theo to be a part of my retirement years. How difficult is it to bring a pet?
Thanks for the question Kaufman - Rufus was adopted in Vietnam!
We would recommend contacting Paws for Compassion or Pet Travel to assist with preparing for bringing your Theo to Vietnam!
Lovely dog 🐕
Thank you Olga!
What sites are best for finding long term accommodations ? Specifically the $250 US penthouse. Thanks.
I would recommend contacting CVR and our agents can help provide similar options for your consideration!
very informative video, I was thinking to relocate to Thailand or Malaysia but I think Vietnam is more affordable, safety and multicultural
Thanks for the comment Harika! There are definitely a lot of perks to Vietnam!
How do you stay in Danang for so long? Do you just keep doing border runs?
There are several solutions for temporary residency in Vietnam currently - employment, investment, marriage
wow
Hi, I am from Houston Texas. I am now visiting Da nang and love the charm of city. I am looking To join a group in Da Nang for information about retirement in the city. Please recommend. Thanks
Thanks for the question Nikky!
I would recommend checking out facebook groups like the one below for more information!
facebook.com/groups/152330905406162
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I watch many videos about cost of living per month in Đà Nẵng and Vietnam, but only saw one talks about healthcare insurance in Vietnam and quality.
It would be nice to talk about health care cost and quality in Đà Nẵng comparing to US, and Ho Chi Minh. This is very useful info for people like me considering about living in VN as escaping winter in the US. Also provide info on:
- Security, rent contract, do you need to apply for driver license or US driver license is sufficient?
- Urgent care cost, Doctor care quality, rent insurance?
Thanks Phu - these are some great points! Stay tuned, we will cover them in future videos!
Great video.. I’m also interested in health care costs. Being in my 50s and considering retiring in Danang. I’d like to hear what those couples do.
@@djinvnretire in vn i heard lots of bad story ! I did consider it myself but not anymore
@@nl5657 have you been there? I have. I loved it. Not sure what you heard or have experienced.
@@djinvn i been there many times and heard and know some retirees that move there to live after 1-2 years then go back to usa
There should be information about how to maintain a visa. If you have to leave the country every 90 days, that adds to your cost. Most of these people sam to be working in Vietnam, but about retired people? They would probably be on a tourist visa.
At the moment there is no retirement visa unfortunately, though this is subject to change.
Every country has different visa requirements and the costs and procedures are not uniform for all.
Depending on your nationality, we can help estimate the cost of maintaining a visa to stay in Vietnam.
Feel free to reach out : info@cvr.com.vn
I know Vietnam don't have any "full time visa"
so is it possible to renew every 30-90 days and just come back?
At the moment Vietnam is offering tourist visas for individuals from many countries, both single and multiple entry.
Upon expiry you are eligible to apply for a new visa, leave the country and return.
Speak about visas for retirees please.
Thanks for the recommendation!
At CVR, I would love to connect via video to get info about your services. Let me know if
Thanks Ann! Feel free to reach out via email and we can organize a time for a call or meeting.
info@cvr.com.vn
Hay
Do you have any interviews with older retired people besides the younger unmarried demographic??
Thanks for the recommendation Dovy!
There is some interviews in our healthcare video that you might find helpful!
czcams.com/video/kGs5X7_hftI/video.html
@@CentralVietnamRealty A really great video referral! I'm sure the quality is very high. Just the humid hot weather is what I wonder about the most! Same problem in Central America!
How people can stay in Vietnam for so long? I've seen visa only for 6 months unless doing business or married to locals.
Thanks for the comment Ondrej - the most common ways to temporary residency are labor, investment, and marriage. Though there are tourist visa solutions that can greatly benefit individuals who wish to stay in Vietnam
Surprises that medical and dental costs weren’t mentioned. For 60+ yo, they would be items that we mostly concerned.
Thanks for the comment PTL! Healthcare video coming soon!
make another video from retirees.. US retirees are looking for affordable safe places to live..
Thanks for the advice Ozzy! We will get it on the list!
Im moving
Hi how much is a beer in the bars and supermarket thanks
Great question Billy! Local beers are approximately $0.5-$1 in the supermarket, while $1-$1.5 in at the bars. Imported beers a bit more but still quite reasonable
We have teenagers. My question is the schools in Da Nang. Our girls would be entering freshman grade next school year. What and where are schools for international students located?
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@7:41
No retirement visa
How do they stay long terms?
Thanks for the comment, Jim! There are 3 main ways for long-term visa or temporary residency (investment, employment, marriage).
There are quite a few alternative solutions as well! Would be happy to discuss this further anytime.
info@cvr.com.vn
Vietnam taxes worldwide income of residents living in the country. Anyone residing more than 183 days is considered a resident of Vietnam for the tax year. This would be a major drawback for retirees to relocate I would think.
180 dayd or less fly to Japan or KL or Bangkok or the Phillipines It is no big deal Been doing it for 30 years
@@mrbHanoi Agree. As long as you keep traveling it is fine, just can't permanently live there without getting out :)
@@mrbHanoiis it cannot exceed an aggregate of 180 days per year? Or 180 consec days per trip but once you go to Philippines for a day before the 180 days then it resets the day count?
@@jeancai4098 180 aggregate I am not likely to go over 4 months in a year
@@mrbHanoithat means u can’t have a permanent home there or the Philippines. Where do u store all your belongings? Can’t possibly take everything with u every 4 months 🤔
LIFE IS NOT ONLY FOR CHEAP FOOD,CHEAP SERVICE.
Some people can’t afford much and WE who don’t make that much YES cheap food and service means something in life for us poor people..
You still need a lot of startup money but after that you’re good to go..I don’t have that kind of money wish I did America’s getting crazy!
English/Math Teacher Fella - His Penthouse is $250 a month? Oh My! Where is this??
That condo is located on Vo Van Kiet street in Da Nang! Near the base of the Dragon Bridge!
@@CentralVietnamRealtyThank you! How do I find the info for this place?
Thanks for the comment! Please contact us directly
info@cvr.com.vn@@bucketlistdestinations4228
It’s for cheap people and extremely terrible weather in rainy season and dangerous storms. Hcmc is way better.
I'm afraid to step foot in Vietnam because of all the negative reports. Is there really "good quality" food in Vietnam? Supermarkets in shopping malls? Public transport infrastructure? Is the tap water safe to drink (boiled)? Are there pickpockets & thieves everywhere? Are the food in the restaurants (if any) safe to eat? Is the airport customs/immigration going to be a problem coming in & going out?
Thanks for the comment Shoiku - of course these items are relative to where you call home and your own personal opinions.
I believe you will find that there is a growing food scene in Vietnam that is rivaling Thailand. International supermarket/mall brands are here and have been here for decades.
Public spending on infrastructure has been and continues to be one of the Vietnam government's main focuses.
Water should be purchased and can be delivered to your house weekly.
Vietnam in general has extremely low crime rates
No issues with customs as long as you have a valid visa and passport. Hope this helps!
After the Fall of Saigon , there were 1 million of Vietnamese boat people escaped Vietnam to seek for the freedom.
What is your point?
Vietnam communist party is so dangerous . Check out Trai giam cong Troi ( The Haven Gate jail in Ha Giang ) where the Catholic Priests were jailed and tortured by VC to death.
Can you please contact shereef Haq for me. I’m a native NYer, ex San Diegan, living in Da Nẵng (actually Diễn Ngọc behind Cocobay) for the past 6 years and would like to meet up with them. Please let me know. Thanks.
Hey there! Great news, I've checked with Shareef and his wife, and they're excited to connect with you. Here's their email for you to reach out: vyphamhaq@gmail.com. Hope you have a fantastic meet-up!
Danang born and raised and been living in San Diego for 33 years now. Visit Danang a few times recently and might end up retiring there. Back to where it started 😂
sounded to me like the only relativly smart guy was the 250 dollars appartement guy out of the 3 single ones because no one it talking about why a guy and his dog need a 3 bedroom villa even if you were getting paid a billion a month xD
Everyone has different taste and lifestyles!
Sở dĩ miền bắc VN không phải lựa chọn số 1 bởi khu vực này có một nhược điểm. Đó là vào tháng 2,3 ngôi nhà của bạn sẽ như "đổ mồ hôi". Người VN gọi đó là "Tháng Nồm". Và vâng, nó thực sự rất khó chịu.
Having lived in the Philippines, everyone western people and even Filipinos always says the VISA problems in VN this 3 months then have to leave VN just for a few days is simply RIDICULOUS and backwards and can prove expensive, when your older people do not want that…hence they prefer the Philippines easy visa immigration system…
Philippines definitely has some advantages but unfortunately not the healthiest food
@@kris13iam True Kris, to be honest and since 1987, I have found the majority of people there untrustworthy, yes they smile at you, but SURVIVAL is always on their minds, and that is natural of course, but they look at the FOREIGNERS as a plan to get goods or money, unfortunately this is a sad fact, now Kris people will say not all, true again, but having lived in China and Korea, the percentage of Filipinos exceeds the number of other Asian countries and peoples, you will never be one of them, your always be the foreign OUTSIDER, and for the Pinay ladies you can never be number one, her FAMILY will Trump you every time, despite what she tells you, it is deep in there DNA..and the Filipino family is all powerful as the saying goes there…UNTANG NA LOOB…good luck ingat Ka.
I can see why you guys want to live in Vietnam because you don't want to pay a lot of money don't want to work hard. You want a safe neighborhood and don't have worry about making your own food. Why don't you do more community work instead of...
Bs they are talking about rents over $1,000 usd. Been there many times
$400 to $500 tops for nice one bedroom
They want you to think compared to the ridiculous us market so you buy their inflated condo prices
Thanks for the comment Jim - agreed there are a lot of nice condos in the range of UDS $400-$500!
That being said there are also a lot of expats living in more luxury accommodations where rents can reach into the thousands of dollars per month.
Lots of variety and options in Da Nang for all sorts of residents!
so why locals don't increase prices ? ie. rent prices could be higher ..
There are some areas and buildings which have higher rental rates - generally these are more luxury condos and villas around Da Nang
depends on how the next us election goes rather i do this or not
$400 in utilities ? I pay less than that in California
Thanks for the comment Iwo - Vietnamese summers can be hot!! Keeping a 5 bedroom home cool and a pool running full time can be costly - even in Vietnam
There is zero chance that DaNang has any advantages over the US…except cost. If you have money in the US you would not even consider moving there. The medical care is suspect and the language barrier is something to consider.
Everyone has a different opinion on the matter! Many people are looking to leave the US for a multitude of reasons - politics, safety concerns due to violent crime, affordability of healthcare, etc
@@CentralVietnamRealty I guess if you dislike democracy and like living in a communist, one party system with substandard healthcare it might be for you. Crime depends in where you are in both countries, where the US might be higher in violent crime but other crimes are higher in Vietnam…if you believe the government’s numbers. I’m 60 and never experienced any crimes and I’m from NY.
It's totally embarrassing when you don't properly phonetically pronounce the name of the city in which you live.
China uncensored , China in Focus , China truths , RFA ( tieng Viet) , the China shows , China observer , China insights .... to understand about China and VN communisms' system .
Letzte Woche war ich in Polen, habe ich Urlaub gemacht dann finde ich meine gestohlene Stäbchen wieder 😅😅😅
Thanks for the comment!
This video provides only useful information for foreigners who are rich or who are paid well for jobs which they have in Vietnam. However, the video doesn’t provide the true cost of living of the local Vietnamese people and should not be used a guide for all foreigners to follow its advice. Please research carefully about the culture, weather, people, crime rates, quality of life such as transportation, hospitals....before moving here.
Thanks for the comment Coutmientay! It is definitely good advice.
We recommend all tourists, investors, residents to do their own due diligence before moving or investing anywhere!
I just hope Vietnam doesn’t become ‘cultured’ like the west.
Ten tlak se nedá vydržet 😂😂😂😂
She was not happy…😒
Now some of the cons. Virtually no night life, major public safety hazards worse than even in HCMC, medical care is not good, k-12 education system is no good unless you pay $15,000 to $20,000+/year for international school, foreigners cannot own property (only 50 year condo leases but no land leases), cars are much more expensive than in the west and many Asian countries, overall pretty boring for long term living for a foreigner.
Thanks for your comment Gary - some points are well taken!
hahahah he is from Poland and she is from Michigan ...morooooonssss
I was born in Dn,,,but,,never come back to live with, ,,,viet cong 😢😢😢
Vietnam has changed so much since! I would recommend giving VN another chance!
As a Vietnamese, it’s a shame to say the undeniable fact about Vietnamese and Vietnam.
Vietnam could be better if the people stopped throwing garbage everywhere, served food and drink in a sanitary manner. And last but not least, they have got to stop scamming and stealing.
The culture knits and shapes this slum mindset for hundreds of years, if not thousands of years. And the saddest part is that this mentality continues to pass down generations to come. The same goes for the overseas Vietnamese who don’t assimilate with the new culture.
Mày đéoo phải người Việt Nam
Liar! you're as real Vietnamese as 3 dollars bill 😂😂
You are so negative! Every country will go through growing pain from a 3rd world to 1st world country. Just need a little more time to develop. Stay positive especially you're Viet.
@@NicolasD414 I think he belongs to 3 traits (Republic of Vietnam). Currently in a certain country. They have no goodwill towards Vietnam. While I see people wanting a better life.
@@altran1125
Who cares what happens in America or other countries! It’s their problems.
For example, they defecate and urinate on the streets in India, is it okay for Vietnamese to do that too? They smash and grab in America, is okay for Vietnamese to do that too? They throw garbage everywhere in Philadelphia and Mexico, is it okay for Vietnamese to do that too? Vietnamese are better than that, don’t you think so?
All Vietnamese got to do is to stop throwing garbage everywhere and stop scamming and stealing, then tourists feel more safe and welcoming. That’s going to increase tourism and money in pockets.