Retiring in Da Nang / Hoi An, Quảng Nam

Overview

Rapidly modernizing beach city with a well-preserved historic old town next door in Hoi An.

Home Price

Homes in Da Nang / Hoi An typically range from $284k to $567k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Da Nang / Hoi An's cost of living index is 29.3 compared to a U.S. national average of 100 (adjusted to a common basis so it can be compared directly with U.S. destinations).

Climate

Average summer highs around 92°F and winter daytime temperatures around 75°F, with high humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 62.2/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).

Safety & Stability

Da Nang / Hoi An scores a safety index of 70.0/100 and a political stability score of 7.0/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 13 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• No dedicated retirement visa — requires ongoing visa renewals
• Healthcare system less developed outside major hospitals

Visa & Residency Notes

Medium-High — Vietnam has no dedicated retirement visa; most retirees renew tourist/business visas or use investment routes, which adds friction.

Visa terms vary by nationality and change often — verify current requirements with the destination’s official immigration authority before making decisions.