Vietnam
Da Nang
Historically drier Feb–Apr and wetter Sep–Dec. Check forecasts for your dates.
Last updated September 4, 2026
Photo: Unsplash / Thach Tran
Picture your life here
Consider Da Nang if you want beach access alongside city errands. Internet providers and coworking operators advertise local services. Check the actual home, connection and route to the beach: the inland housing allowance is still an unverified planning assumption.
September–December is historically wetter, and storms can disrupt beach plans and transport. That does not mean every day is wet, or that storms cannot occur in other months. Check forecasts and the property's flood exposure before committing.
Your everyday life
What would a month here look like?
Choose your lifestyle and how you’ll get around. Then explore the numbers behind it.
Your budget updates with your choice. Personal edits stay.
Half the reference journeys by public transport and half by car. Ticket prices do not prove route coverage. Sources and editable quantities are below.
Comfortable
Common monthly basket
~$1,117/ month
One adult · 30 days of spending · target lease: 12 months. Insurance, healthcare, unquoted home fees and arrival costs are additional.
One adult, a private one-bedroom in the city centre, 40 casual meals and 4 sit-down dinners, groceries for the remaining meals, 16 café coffees and 20 public-transport boardings and 20 local 5 km car rides per 30 days. Includes a gym membership and cinema visits.
1BR · centre
~$524
Food & cafés
~$230
Meals, itemized groceries, water & coffee
Mobile
~$6
Getting around
~$91
Public transport + taxis
Bills, extras & reserve
~$266
Itemized bills + $40 supplies + 10% reserve
How to read this estimate
What the rent means: a reported one-bedroom category, not the cheapest ad we could find. The source reports a USD 450.00 - 652.37 rent range. Confirm furniture, a private kitchen, the exact neighborhood and a 12-month quote. An annual lease is the planning target, not a term verified for every reported rent.
What can change your month: the reference uses your selected transport, home cooking and an 85 m² utility-bill proxy. Public transport, a smaller home, included bills, air-conditioning and your diet can change the result substantially. Edit those choices below.
Price evidence: This city had 548 entries in the past 12 months by 75 different contributors. Last update: 23 August 2026. Contributor counts cover the whole city table, not every item. These are crowdsourced reference prices, not independently inspected purchases or available rental offers.
Allowances: the same $40 for supplies and pantry extras, plus a 10% price reserve, in every city. Both are planning choices. Categories are rounded to whole dollars and added; this is not dollar-level accuracy.
Behind your comfortable budget
Every part of the month, explained.
Open a category to see quantities, unit prices and sources for this lifestyle. Reported prices are city-table references; allowances are our planning choices. Review date: 2026-09-04.
Your home~USD 523.53 / month
Private 1BR · city centre
1 month × USD 523.53 = USD 523.53
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ↗Meals & cafés~USD 158.7 / month
Casual restaurant meals
40 meals × USD 2.3 = USD 92
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ↗Sit-down dinners · one person
4 dinners × USD 9.6 = USD 38.38
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ↗Café coffees
16 cups × USD 1.77 = USD 28.32
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ↗Groceries & drinking water~USD 71.52 / month
An editable shopping list for home breakfasts and remaining meals; adapt it to your diet. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms. Water is approximately 59 litres per month; refill services may cost less.
A separate retail example: WinMart · Ngoc Nuong ST25 rice, 5 kg
VND 205,000 · reviewed September 4, 2026
Vietnam online retail catalogue. No delivery address was selected; local stock, delivery and the price in your city are unconfirmed. This example does not replace or validate the full reference basket.
View retailer’s price ↗Mobile~USD 6.11 / month
Mobile plan
1 month × USD 6.11 = USD 6.11
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ↗Getting around~USD 91.18 / month
Local car journeys · 5 km
20 one-way rides × USD 4.23 = USD 84.58
Same journey length and frequency across cities: standard taxi start + 5 km distance charge, without waiting, surge or tolls. A fare model, not a live Grab quote. Simple assumes 20 return trips; walk, rail or scooter users should change this in their plan.
Taxi start + taxi per mile (converted to 5 km) ↗Motorbike fuel
0 litres × USD 0.87 = not included
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Gasoline (1 Liter) ↗Motorbike parking allowance
0 month × USD 10 = not included
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Motorbike upkeep allowance
0 month × USD 15 = not included
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Occasional taxi allowance
0 month × USD 20 = not included
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Public transport boardings
20 boardings × USD 0.33 = USD 6.6
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ↗Home bills & internet~USD 95.91 / month
Electricity, water & refuse
1 month × USD 87.8 = USD 87.8
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ↗Home internet
1 month × USD 8.11 = USD 8.11
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ↗Gym & cinema~USD 28.53 / month
Gym membership
1 month × USD 22.39 = USD 22.39
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ↗Cinema visits
2 tickets × USD 3.07 = USD 6.14
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ↗Supplies & price reserve~USD 141.55 / month
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
1 month × USD 40 = USD 40
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Price variation reserve
1 month × USD 101.55 = USD 101.55
10% of the same priced basket in every city. A planning cushion, not an insurance policy, confidence interval or guarantee that all fees are covered.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Unit prices are shown in USD for comparison. Calculations retain full precision, so displayed decimals can round differently from the category totals. Change currency, quantities and quotes in your worksheet.
Published examples to check against your routine
These menus and provider offers give you concrete alternatives. They do not independently verify the whole budget. Compare the exact vehicle, route, meal and contract with your selected routine.
Vegetable fried rice · Isec
VND 40,000 per unit · meals
An individual menu example, not a city average or a complete diet. No price-effective date stated; confirm portions, current availability and added charges.
Isec · menu ↗Short GrabBike journeys
VND 15,273 per unit · 2 km rides
2 km base fare plus VND 3,000 platform fee; VAT included. Example frequency. Longer trips, surge, optional extras and foreign-card fees cost extra. Passenger rides, not scooter rental.
Grab · tariff updated July 8, 2026 ↗Mobile package
VND 150,000 per unit · packages
Monthly 5G150, VAT included. Check subscriber eligibility, activation costs and renewal period.
VNPT · 5G150 ↗Still personal to you: insurance, healthcare, extra home fees, coworking and other needs require your own quotes. Deposits, advance rent, flights, visas and setup belong in arrival cash. Complete your worksheet ↓
Comfortable · housing reality check
Put a real home into this budget.
Monthly housing reference: ~$524. We prioritize separate-bedroom listings with published annual terms, then those closest in price. Compare the named area and home features with your needs; these are asking prices, not reservations.
Hoa Xuan · Cam Le
Thanh Luong 18 apartment
VND 10,000,000/ month
$140 below the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$963/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished 40 m² one-bedroom apartment.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Deposit field lists VND 10,000,000; minimum lease and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Utilities and building fees not stated.
Availability text says June 14 without a year. Reconfirm this older ad and its lease terms; the page does not establish a short-stay price.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Hoa Xuan · Cam Le
Con Dau 16 one-bedroom apartment
VND 7,500,000/ month
$236 below the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$858/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
45 m² one-bedroom apartment with balcony and private laundry; families accepted.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Utilities, internet and building fees not stated.
Advertised as available; this is an inland neighbourhood rather than the beach. Confirm current inventory and furnishings.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
2 saved separate-bedroom asking prices are at or below this rent reference. This counts price only, not full housing matches or independent advertisers. Comfortable and Living well share a housing reference, so they can show the same homes.
Choose a home in your editable budget ↓More rentals & alternative home types (4)
Includes other price ranges, studios, larger homes and incomplete layouts. These are not interchangeable proof of the selected lifestyle.
Son Tra · near Thuan Phuoc Bridge
Son Tra garden and pool villa
VND 75,000,000/ month
Furnished villa with seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, garden and pool; advertised 200m².
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance payment not stated.
- Bills
- Pool maintenance, utilities and other bills not itemized.
Advertiser marks available, which is not a booking confirmation. USD conversion on the source differs from our dated reference. No publication date stated.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Che Lan Vien · An Thuong
Serviced apartment near My Khe
VND 29,000,000/ month
Furnished 105 m² apartment; two bedrooms, two bathrooms and balcony; pool and gym access advertised.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Water, Wi-Fi and twice-weekly cleaning included; electricity and amenity charges need confirmation.
Last updated March 18, 2024: an older asking-price example requiring a fresh quote. Source USD conversion is not used.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Ton Dan · Cam Le / An Khe
Furnished room with a sleeping loft
VND 4,500,000/ month
18 m² room with loft, private bathroom and kitchen; furnishings and washer advertised.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Utility and other recurring charges not stated.
Posted August 27, 2026; ad expiry September 11. Private-room alternative to shared housing; ask which of the four advertised rooms is available.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
An Thuong · My An
An Thuong 17 two-bedroom apartment
VND 16,000,000/ month
Two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, washer and sixth-floor balcony.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Utilities, elevator access and service fees need confirmation.
Posted August 27, 2025: an older ad needing a fresh quote. Its implausible floor-area field is not repeated.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Trying the city for 1–3 months? Request a separate quote. An annual reference is not a short-stay price.
Your actual routine
Make this month yours.
This worksheet starts from the same Comfortable basket as the city comparison, converted approximately to VND, using public transport + taxis. Replace reported averages with your home quote and prices you would actually pay. Your entries stay when you switch lifestyles.
Priced portion of your month
3 items still need your quote. This is not an all-in total. Includes a recalculated 10% reserve on the core basket.
See and edit the itemized calculation
Ads include different home types and contract lengths. They do not automatically qualify for the one-bedroom annual-lease target. Selection keeps a reference; importing changes rent only.
Private 1BR · city centre
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
Reported reference · 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre Price source ↗
VND 13,642,475.71
Casual restaurant meals
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Reported reference · Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant Price source ↗
VND 2,397,394
Sit-down dinners · one person
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Reported reference · Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) Price source ↗
VND 1,000,130.32
Milk
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Price source ↗
VND 187,622.16
Bread
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) Price source ↗
VND 211,413.98
Rice
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · White Rice (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 90,080.74
Eggs
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Eggs (12, Large Size) Price source ↗
VND 156,351.8
Chicken fillets
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Chicken Fillets (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 332,747.2
Apples
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Apples (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 109,383.76
Bananas
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Bananas (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 90,080.74
Tomatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Tomatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 59,747.42
Potatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Potatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 68,939.35
Onions
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Onions (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 25,737.35
Drinking water
Approximately 59 litres for the month. Refill services may cost less; no free drinking water assumed.
Reported reference · Bottled Water (50 oz) Price source ↗
VND 531,596
Café coffees
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Reported reference · Cappuccino (Regular Size) Price source ↗
VND 737,980.48
Mobile plan
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Reported reference · Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) Price source ↗
VND 159,218.24
Local car journeys · 5 km
Same journey length and frequency across cities: standard taxi start + 5 km distance charge, without waiting, surge or tolls. A fare model, not a live Grab quote. Simple assumes 20 return trips; walk, rail or scooter users should change this in their plan.
Reported reference · Taxi start + taxi per mile (converted to 5 km) Price source ↗
VND 2,204,035.6
Motorbike fuel
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Reported reference · Gasoline (1 Liter) Price source ↗
VND 0
Motorbike parking allowance
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 0
Motorbike upkeep allowance
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 0
Occasional taxi allowance
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 0
Public transport boardings
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
Reported reference · One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) Price source ↗
VND 171,987
Electricity, water & refuse
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Reported reference · Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) Price source ↗
VND 2,287,947.91
Home internet
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Reported reference · Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) Price source ↗
VND 211,335.51
Gym membership
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Reported reference · Monthly Fitness Club Membership Price source ↗
VND 583,452.77
Cinema visits
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Reported reference · Cinema Ticket (International Release) Price source ↗
VND 160,000
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 1,042,345.29
Automatic price reserve: VND 2,646,200.33. This is 10% of your priced core, not a quoted expense.
Finish your personal monthly costs
Blank means unknown. Enter zero only when a cost is included elsewhere or deliberately excluded.
Cash needed before moving
Deposits and advance rent stay separate from monthly spending. A 12-month lease may require several months of cash upfront.
Priced arrival portion: VND 0 · 3 items unpriced
Approximate local/USD conversion implied by the source’s displayed housing prices, captured September 4, 2026. For planning, not a bank or card exchange quote. Conversion reference ↗ Your bank rate can differ. Source prices: Numbeo · reported city prices ↗. This city had 548 entries in the past 12 months by 75 different contributors. Last update: 23 August 2026
Edits remain while switching lifestyles in this city. Reloading or leaving the city resets the worksheet; download to keep your plan.
Beyond the budget
Get to know the everyday details.
Language, community & local considerations
- 💬 English
- Medium is an editorial assessment, not a measured guarantee. Check communication with the landlord and services you need.
- 🛡️ Safety
- Traffic and theft need care. Neighborhood safety at night has not been independently verified.
- 👥 Foreigners
- High is an editorial label, not a measured population count. Explore My Khe / An Thuong if community access matters to you.
On the ground
🌦️ Climate
Historical data show wetter Sep–Dec and an October rainfall peak. This is seasonal context, not a forecast; cyclones can occur outside the usual season.
✈️ Airport
Vietnam Airlines estimates 10–15 min by taxi from DAD to the city center, excluding waiting. Check your exact address and traffic; this does not cover every inland neighborhood.
🏥 Healthcare
Vinmec lists a Da Nang hospital and emergency department. Confirm required services, language support, fees and insurance directly.
📶 Internet
FPT advertises installation in urban Da Nang. Coverage, speed and reliability at your home are not verified.
💻 Coworking
Enosta advertises coworking in Da Nang. Confirm current opening hours, desk availability and price with the operator.
🛒 Amenities
Inland daily life is neighborhood markets and local street food. The cafe cluster sits on the My Khe / An Thuong strip, not on the inland lease.
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Housing evidence
Published pricesHousing prices and lease terms
Comfortable uses a central one-bedroom reference. The housing cards prioritize advertised annual contracts, then price proximity. Thanh Luong 18 apartment: VND 10,000,000/month. Deposit field lists VND 10,000,000; minimum lease and advance rent not stated. Con Dau 16 one-bedroom apartment: VND 7,500,000/month. Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
Scope & personal checks
The named properties establish asking-price examples, not a representative rent survey. The comparison shows differences from the reference price; location and amenities may differ. Original listing qualifications remain on the housing cards. Availability is a booking-time check, not something a price table establishes.
Your personal checks: Choose the actual home and dates, then review its proposed contract before payment.
Evidence review
Listed serviceRental bills and upfront cash
Thanh Luong 18 apartment: Utilities and building fees not stated. Con Dau 16 one-bedroom apartment: Utilities, internet and building fees not stated.
Scope & personal checks
Published inclusions and tariffs apply to these homes only. Unspecified lease fees are not treated as zero. The standard utility budget remains the disclosed 85 m² proxy until replaced with actual usage. Deposits and prepaid rent are separate from monthly spending.
Evidence review
Published pricesPublished food prices
Comfortable: 40 casual meals, 4 sit-down dinners and 16 coffees, plus the itemized grocery quantities in the calculation. Separate menu checks: Vegetable fried rice · Isec: VND 40,000 per unit (meals). An individual menu example, not a city average or a complete diet. No price-effective date stated; confirm portions, current availability and added charges.
Scope & personal checks
The complete food calculation is under ‘Every part of the month, explained’. City-table prices provide the benchmark; individual menus and retail products illustrate alternatives. Neither source type establishes a representative neighborhood survey or a nutritional prescription.
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Evidence review
Published pricesGroceries and drinking water
All ten grocery categories and drinking water have prices and lifestyle-specific quantities. WinMart · Ngoc Nuong ST25 rice, 5 kg: VND 205,000. Vietnam online retail catalogue. No delivery address was selected; local stock, delivery and the price in your city are unconfirmed.
Scope & personal checks
These are priced references, not a claim that all shops charge the same. National catalogues remain national references; they are not relabeled as local stock checks. Use the quantities and unit prices to compare your own shop.
2 sources reviewed
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Published pricesMobile service
Mobile package: VND 150,000 per unit (packages). Monthly 5G150, VAT included. Check subscriber eligibility, activation costs and renewal period.
Scope & personal checks
The standard basket uses the city-table mobile category. This provider offer is a separate product with its own allowance, renewal period and eligibility; an internet-only add-on is not a full voice plan. Personal coverage and activation depend on the subscriber.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Budget comparisonLocal transport
Comfortable: Public transport + taxis. Local car journeys · 5 km: Same journey length and frequency across cities: standard taxi start + 5 km distance charge, without waiting, surge or tolls. A fare model, not a live Grab quote. Simple assumes 20 return trips; walk, rail or scooter users should change this in their plan. Public transport boardings: Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport. Separate alternative: Short GrabBike journeys: VND 15,273 per unit (2 km rides). 2 km base fare plus VND 3,000 platform fee; VAT included. Example frequency. Longer trips, surge, optional extras and foreign-card fees cost extra. Passenger rides, not scooter rental.
Scope & personal checks
Rental advertisements, reported fuel/ticket prices and editorial allowances are distinct evidence. No provider availability, personal riding eligibility or route coverage is certified. Insurance, deposits, purchase costs, damage liability and unquoted fees are separate; update the worksheet for your circumstances.
Evidence review
Budget comparisonThe common monthly basket
Comfortable has 28 itemized lines covering rent, food, mobile, transport, utilities, internet, leisure, supplies and a reserve. This city had 548 entries in the past 12 months by 75 different contributors. Last update: 23 August 2026
Scope & personal checks
Market reference prices and editorial quantities produce an estimate, not a fixed-price relocation package. The USD 40 supplies allowance and 10% reserve are planning choices. Insurance, healthcare, additional home fees and arrival costs depend on the person and lease. Those entries remain separate in the worksheet.
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Evidence review
Official guidanceVisa pathway
Vietnam Immigration describes e-visas valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, and directs applications to evisa.gov.vn.
Scope & personal checks
This establishes the published pathway, not your eligibility, approval, permission to work or a renewable long-term stay. Check your passport, activities and intended dates with immigration.
Your personal checks: Check eligibility and permitted activities for your passport and circumstances with immigration.
Evidence review
Listed serviceAirport-to-center estimate
Vietnam Airlines estimates 10–15 minutes by taxi from DAD to the city center, excluding waiting time.
Scope & personal checks
That is not an estimate for every home in Cam Le, Hai Chau or Thanh Khe. Check the actual address, arrival time and traffic before relying on a 30-minute limit.
Your personal checks: Price and time the transfer to your actual accommodation for your arrival time.
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Listed serviceHospital and emergency department
Vinmec lists its Da Nang hospital and emergency department. Vietnam’s Ministry of Health also lists the hospital, independently corroborating its presence.
Scope & personal checks
Hospital presence does not establish quality, English availability, suitability for a condition, appointment access or insurance acceptance. Confirm these directly.
Your personal checks: Confirm the specialty, language support, appointment and insurance arrangements you need.
Evidence review
Listed serviceInternet and coworking providers
FPT markets internet installation in urban Da Nang. Enosta publishes a Da Nang coworking service and facilities.
Scope & personal checks
These establish advertised services, not measured apartment speeds, uptime, coverage at every address or a current desk booking. Test your connection and confirm access before paying.
Your personal checks: Test the connection at your home and confirm the workspace's opening hours and current access.
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Historical dataSeasonal rainfall record
JICA reproduces historical Da Nang weather data with higher September–December rainfall and an October peak. FCDO warns of central Vietnam flooding and coastal cyclones.
Scope & personal checks
The JICA series is labeled 1947–1990: useful seasonal context, not a current climate normal or forecast. Cyclones can occur outside the usual season; check forecasts for your dates.
Your personal checks: Check forecasts and the specific property's flood exposure for your dates.
Evidence review
Evidence missingSafety and air quality
FCDO provides national safety advice. IQAir has a Da Nang conditions page you can check near your travel dates. Neither establishes that a particular neighborhood is safe or consistently has clean air.
Missing evidenceRepresentative neighborhood safety evidence and a seasonal pollution series. A live conditions page cannot answer either question by itself.
Scope & personal checks
A current air-quality reading is not a representative annual series. We have not verified neighborhood safety at night or seasonal pollution exposure. Check coverage and timestamps on the live source; no transient AQI value is copied into this listing.
Your personal checks: Check current local conditions and consider your own health and access needs.
Evidence review
Published studyEnglish test results
EF publishes a Da Nang result in its English Proficiency Index. That offers city-level context, but does not measure whether your landlord, clinic or local shops can help you in English.
Scope & personal checks
EF’s test-taker sample is not a representative survey of all residents. The directory’s Medium label remains editorial; we do not translate a test score into a guarantee about daily services. The result and methodology below come from the same publisher, not two independent studies.
Your personal checks: Check whether the landlord, clinic and services you will use can communicate with you.
Review dates record when we examined the sources. Advertisements are asking prices, not bookings or completed leases. Several links can support different parts of a topic; source count alone is not a quality rating.
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Ho Chi Minh City
~$1,254 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Hanoi
~$1,073 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Nha Trang
~$1,018 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Hoi An
~$908 est./ mo
Indicative · limited price sample
Outside-centre 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Da Lat
~$750 est./ mo
Indicative · limited price sample
Outside-centre 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Hua Hin
~$1,348 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Pattaya
~$1,372 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Bangkok
~$1,560 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Kuala Lumpur
~$1,557 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Chiang Mai
~$1,148 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Penang
~$1,187 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Cebu
~$1,358 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Phnom Penh
~$1,547 est./ mo
Central 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.
Ubud
~$967 est./ mo
Indicative · limited price sample
Outside-centre 1BR target · 12-month relocation · Rented motorbike + running costs.