Mon chez moi a Da Nang 🔥 Visite, loyer, charges...

The speaker, currently in Da Nang, Vietnam, is resuming video creation after a long break. This video provides a tour of their apartment, detailing its location, cost, and amenities. Da Nang was chosen as the base, and the speaker plans to elaborate on their journey to Vietnam in a separate video. The apartment is situated near the Dragon Bridge, a prominent landmark known for its weekend fire show. The speaker prefers this central location, which they describe as more authentically Vietnamese, over the beach area, which has a higher concentration of expatriates. This current location is a compromise, and the speaker anticipates moving further inland eventually. They have signed a six-month lease for the apartment. Before entering the apartment, the speaker highlights the building's shared facilities. They note that the buildings in Da Nang, at least in this area, are generally less impressive than those in Thailand. For instance, the swimming pool is small, more like a "small marsh," though they acknowledge it's "better than nothing." The building also offers a small children's room, a gardener's room, and a sports room. The sports room, though not large, is described as practical, with exercise mats and weights, sufficient for a good workout. The speaker specifically sought a building with a gym to avoid paying for an external membership, which can be as expensive as in France. The gym is relatively quiet, with only one person training at midday. The speaker emphasizes that they visited numerous apartments before settling on this one. They were staying in a hotel and viewed many options, but this apartment stood out because it could also function as a video studio. Upon entering the apartment, the speaker removes their shoes, a common practice. The tour begins with the main bedroom, described as "really nice" and comparable to, or even better than, some hotel rooms. This is the room where the speaker sleeps. Adjacent to the main bedroom is a small side room and a bathroom. The bathroom is small but features a spacious shower, which the speaker prefers. The apartment also has a second bathroom, which was revealed during the tour. The living room is a large space with a TV, which the speaker uses for videos and has moved. There's an extendable dining table and a kitchen with integrated appliances, including a fridge. The apartment comes furnished, though the speaker has purchased additional items. The second bedroom is where the speaker has set up their studio. This room is smaller but offers a "really nice" view. Initially, the speaker wanted to sleep in this room, but found the other bedroom "really null" in comparison. They were able to dismantle the bed in this second room and place it aside to create a dedicated workspace with the TV. A light on the wall indicates a previous occupant's presence. The view from the apartment is primarily of the river and the Dragon Bridge, which the speaker prefers over a beach view. The beach is visible in the distance on a clear day, but often obscured by fog. The evening view of the lit-up bridge and occasional dragon "crash" is particularly appealing. The location is central to a vibrant area with a night market, activities, and concerts, described as the "center of the tourist zone" or "internal life." The apartment also has a small balcony with a pleasant view. The speaker chose this apartment "by coup de cœur" after visiting other buildings, including the well-known Monarchy, but found this one had better views and the flexibility to create a studio. Many two-bedroom apartments they viewed had small or oddly shaped rooms that weren't suitable for a workspace. They also noted that many apartments come with large, immovable built-in beds, making it difficult to reconfigure the space. This apartment allowed for the bed to be moved or even dismantled, which was a crucial factor for creating a dedicated work area. Regarding the cost, the speaker pays 18 million VND per month, which is approximately 592 euros. They consider this price fair for a central, active location, especially compared to prices in France. While acknowledging that some locations in Vietnam can be cheaper, they note that finding available apartments can be challenging, often being rented out quickly, sometimes even before a first visit. This particular apartment was secured exclusively through an agent before it was listed online, highlighting the competitive rental market in Da Nang, which the speaker suggests indicates a housing crisis for expatriates. Comparing Da Nang to Thailand, the speaker notes that Thailand generally has more available apartments at more affordable rates. They recall equivalent apartments in Thailand costing around 800-900 euros, though Thai buildings might offer higher "standing" and services. Beyond rent, other monthly expenses include food, electricity, water, internet, and scooter parking. Food costs vary significantly; while tourist-oriented restaurants can be expensive (10-15 euros for a meal, 10-15 euros for a pizza), local eateries offer good quality meals for 4-5 euros, or even 2-3 euros if shopping at local Vietnamese supermarkets (e.g., 3 euros for a kilo of chicken). Building-related expenses include 5 euros per month for parking, 100-120 euros for electricity (for a user running PCs and lights regularly, and some AC), 5 euros for water, and 8 euros for internet. The total monthly cost for the apartment, utilities, and parking comes to 718 euros. The speaker believes this 718 euro figure represents a "median budget" for similar two-bedroom apartments (60-70 m²) in the area, with prices ranging from 18 million VND. One-bedroom apartments can be found for 12-14 million VND (around 460 euros) for 30-40 m². While this isn't a "low cost" option, the speaker has seen much cheaper accommodations, such as 120-150 m² houses for 400 euros, or even houses for 200-250 euros, and apartments for 150-200 euros, but these are typically further from the beach, in more basic settings without views or in smaller, non-building structures. The speaker concludes that living affordably in Da Nang is entirely possible, with 400-500 euros being a good budget range for many. The speaker shares their extensive apartment search experience in Da Nang, having visited dozens of places across various sectors over a month. They initially explored different parts of the city—north, center, inland, and even west of the airport—before settling on the current central location. However, they anticipate eventually moving towards the north of Da Nang, closer to the airport area, which they find more authentic, less expensive, and generally more appealing. They highlight two preferred sectors on a map. They also express a preference for the city center on the other side of the bridge but state they would not live in the tourist-heavy beach area, particularly the street with many bars and foreigners, as it doesn't align with their preferences. The video concludes with an invitation for questions in the comments, which will help generate ideas for future videos, including a recap of their experience in Vietnam.