Essentials
- City
- Da Nang, Da Nang City, Vietnam
- Population
- 1,200,000
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps (Fiber optic is standard in most apartments and cafes)
- Currency & Banking
- Vietnamese Dong (VND). 1 USD ≈ 24,700 VND
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use bottled water or 20L jugs (approx. 50,000 VND)
- Power
- 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A/C/F (Universal sockets common)
- SIM Card
- Viettel or Vinaphone. Tourist SIM 200,000 VND - 350,000 VND for 4GB-6GB/day
- Banking for Expats
- TPBank (allows ATM withdrawals via app), Timo (no-fee digital banking), HSBC
- Accommodation
- Modern apartments in My An or high-rises like Azura and Monarchy
- Cashless Friendly
- Moderate; QR payments (VNPay/Momo) in shops, cash preferred for street food
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local Facebook Groups (Da Nang Apartment for Rent)
- Budget Accommodation
- Rom Casa Da Nang (from 250,000 VND/night), Barney's Danang Backpackers
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Hai Chau (City center) for culture; My Khe Beach for convenience
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- An Thuong / My An (Walking distance to beach, high concentration of cafes/coworking)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Enouvo Space (An Nhon 3 St). Daily: 150,000 VND; Monthly: 2,200,000 VND
- Best Cafe for Work
- 43 Factory Coffee Roaster (My An) - High-end specialty coffee with dedicated work tables
- Networking Events
- Danang Digital Nomads Facebook Group meetups; Enouvo Space community events
- Social Events for Expats
- Wednesday Trivia at My Casa; Friday sunset drinks at Esco Beach Bar
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Grab (cars and motorbikes available 24/7)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Motorbike rental (150,000 VND/day or 1,500,000 VND/month) from Motorbike Da Nang Rental
- Best Beach Nearby
- My Khe Beach (Main city beach); Non Nuoc Beach (Quieter, 15 mins south)
- Top Regional Airline
- VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways
- Top International Airline
- Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, AirAsia
- Highway Access
- QL1A (National Route 1A) and the Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Da Nang Railway Station (Ga Đà Nẵng) on Hai Phong Street
- Public Transport Passes
- DanaBus (Smart card available, but Grab is usually preferred by nomads)
- Regional Travel
- Private Car to Hoi An (350,000 VND); Train to Hue (100,000 VND) for scenic Hai Van Pass
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Vinmec International Hospital (Vo Nguyen Giap St) - High international standards
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Ananda Yoga (My An). Single class approx. 150,000 VND
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- CityGym (Multiple locations). High-end; approx. 1,000,000 VND/month
- Laundry Services
- Green Laundry (An Thuong). Approx. 20,000 VND per kg
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- GrabFood, ShopeeFood
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Mi Quang (Turmeric noodles). Try at Mi Quang Ba Mua (approx. 45,000 VND)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Roots Plant-Based Food (An Thuong); Kurumi (Vegetarian fusion)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Boulevard Gelato & Coffee (Tran Phu St)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Han Market (Local goods); VinMart/WinMart for groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop
- Grocery Delivery
- GrabMart, Lotte Mart Speed L app
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Bach Dang Street (Riverside bars); An Thuong Area (Expat pubs)
- Local Brewery
- 7 Bridges Brewing Co. (Bach Dang) - Award-winning craft beer
- Wine Bars
- The Wine Workshop (My An)
- Street Food Stalls
- Helio Night Market (Southeast Monument area)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Pizza 4P’s (Indochine Riverside Mall) - Renowned house-made burrata
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Dragon Bridge (Breathes fire at 9 PM on Sat/Sun); Marble Mountains
- Museums & Art Venues
- Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture (near Dragon Bridge)
- Historical Sites
- Pink Cathedral (Da Nang Cathedral); Dien Hai Citadel
- Religious Sites
- Linh Ung Pagoda (Lady Buddha) on Son Tra Peninsula
- Annual Events
- Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) - usually June/July
- Cultural Districts
- Hai Chau District (The administrative and cultural heart)
- Theater Venues
- Trung Vuong Theater (Phan Chau Trinh St)
- Local Markets
- Con Market (Best for local street food shopping)
- Music Scene
- On The Rocks (Live music and rock bar)
- Street Art
- Da Nang Mural Village (Hem 75 Nguyen Van Linh)
- Cooking Classes
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class (My An area)
- Art Galleries
- Fine Arts Museum (Le Duan St)
- Historic Buildings
- Da Nang Museum (Historical architecture on the riverside)
- Local Heritage
- Cham heritage and the traditional Bai Choi singing
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain) for hiking and motorcycling
- National Parks Nearby
- Bach Ma National Park (approx. 1.5 hours north)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Bach Dang Riverside Walkway; My Khe Beach promenade
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Ban Co Peak (Top of Son Tra Peninsula)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Son Tra Nature Reserve
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Lang Van Beach (accessible by hike/boat, popular for camping)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Giao Hang Nhanh (GHN), Viettel Post
- Tech Repair Services
- FPT Shop or local shops on Ham Nghi St (the tech street)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Da Nang Sports Center (Phan Dang Luu St)
- Language Classes
- Vietnamese Language Center (VLC) Da Nang
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Da Nang General Library (Bach Dang St)
- Community Centers
- The Workshop (An Thuong) - space for classes and talks
- Gaming Lounges
- CyberCore Gaming Da Nang
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Club One (Furama Resort) - Foreigners only
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,200 per m² ($88,000 for 40 m²)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,400 per m² ($56,000 for 40 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,000 per m² ($120,000 for 60 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,200 per m² ($72,000 for 60 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $1,900 per m² ($152,000 for 80 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,100 per m² ($88,000 for 80 m²)
- Corporate Tax
- Standard rate 20%
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- Generally 5% for individuals
- Tax System
- Taxed on worldwide income for residents (>183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 35% (for income over 80 million VND per month)
- VAT
- 10% standard rate
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, regulations are evolving to align with OECD standards
- Property Tax
- Non-agricultural land tax is low, approx. 0.03% to 0.15%
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2% personal income tax on sale price; 0.5% registration fee
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific digital nomad visa/tax break; most operate on tourist or business e-visas