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Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳
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Nomad Score:
73%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to Western standards; food, transport, and daily expenses are low.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Affordable apartments and shared housing options, especially outside the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
90%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer cheap and delicious options; groceries are inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
92%
Weight: 20
Motorbike rentals and public transport are very cheap; ride-hailing apps are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
83%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including cinemas, bars, and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
78%
Weight: 10
Gyms are reasonably priced, with many modern facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
61%
Weight: 30
Vietnamese Dong is relatively stable but can be affected by regional economic shifts.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Generally reliable with speeds averaging 30-50 Mbps; fiber-optic available in many areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
75%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces in the city center catering to digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
86%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi and comfortable seating for working.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
81%
Weight: 30
Popular cafes with good WiFi and power outlets are common.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
72%
Weight: 100
Growing community but less crowded than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
95%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase with affordable data plans and minimal paperwork.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with access to beaches and outdoor activities supports balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
67%
Weight: 15
Better than larger Vietnamese cities but some pollution and waste management issues persist.
🧼 Cleanliness
69%
Weight: 10
Public areas are moderately clean; street cleanliness varies by neighborhood.
🗨️ Language Barrier
53%
Weight: 30
Limited English outside tourist and expat areas; learning basic Vietnamese is helpful.
💨 Air Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Generally acceptable but can worsen during dry season and with traffic congestion.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
61%
Weight: 25
Limited international schools and family-oriented amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
68%
Weight: 20
Good private clinics and hospitals available, but public healthcare is basic.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
89%
Weight: 25
Private healthcare is affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
71%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor to moderate health needs; serious cases may require travel to bigger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters; rainy season from September to December.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
54%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of typhoons and flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Several parks and proximity to beaches and mountains offer green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
83%
Weight: 15
Widely available in accommodations, cafes, and coworking spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with limited seasonal variation; mostly hot and humid year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
57%
Weight: 10
Traffic and street noise can be significant, especially in busy areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
85%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with festivals, historic sites, and local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
70%
Weight: 15
Vibrant but smaller than major cities; bars, clubs, and beach parties available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Beaches, mountains, and nearby national parks provide excellent outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
64%
Weight: 10
Several language schools and informal opportunities to learn Vietnamese.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
80%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural tours, cooking classes, and adventure activities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
65%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; some cinemas and malls available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
93%
Weight: 25
Excellent Vietnamese cuisine with diverse street food and restaurants.
🧠 Yoga Studios
71%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios catering to expats and locals.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
74%
Weight: 15
Gyms and fitness centers are available but not as numerous as in bigger cities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
80%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy Vietnamese dishes widely available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
79%
Weight: 20
GMT+7 is convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
68%
Weight: 25
Growing expat and digital nomad community with meetups and events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
59%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; mostly reliant on international remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
63%
Weight: 20
Small but growing freelance community; coworking spaces help foster connections.
🏢 Coworking Quality
72%
Weight: 30
Modern facilities with good amenities, though fewer options than larger cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
55%
Weight: 15
Emerging but still small compared to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
💳 Local Payment Services
67%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and e-wallets are growing but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
58%
Weight: 15
Interest in crypto is growing but regulatory environment is cautious.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
74%
Weight: 30
International airport with flights to major Asian hubs; limited long-haul direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
41%
Weight: 20
No metro system; buses exist but are limited and not widely used by expats.
🚶 Walkability
63%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure varies; sidewalks can be uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
87%
Weight: 15
Popular apps like Grab widely used for motorbike and car rides.
🚲 Cycling
59%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but traffic and infrastructure pose challenges.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
71%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other Vietnamese cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
94%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are cheap and widely available, popular among nomads.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage citywide; 5G rollout ongoing but limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well, though occasional blocks occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
64%
Weight: 10
Available in cafes and some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
69%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; longer stays require extensions or business visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
56%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex for foreigners; no special digital nomad tax regime.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
37%
Weight: 15
Restricted compared to Western standards; government controls media and internet.
🏛️ Political Stability
79%
Weight: 20
Stable one-party state with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and language barriers.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic; requires local partners or agents.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
21%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
73%
Weight: 50
Welcoming community and infrastructure but limited official support.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
65%
Weight: 25
Regular meetups and events organized by expat groups and coworking spaces.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
70%
Weight: 20
Active Facebook groups and forums for digital nomads in Da Nang.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
81%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe for solo female travelers but cultural norms require some caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
68%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional curiosity or stereotyping of foreigners.