Thailand's Chiang Mai topped the list with the average cost of living at $667 a month, according to GOBankingRates, a personal finance publication run by Nasdaq.

High-rise buildings along the coast of Da Nang City in central Vietnam.

The Philippines' Cebu ranked third where the monthly average living costs stood at $840, followed by Taiwan's Taipei at $1,268, and Japan'’s Kyoto at $1,565.

"Da Nang offers pristine beaches, scenic mountains, a warm climate and modern amenities. With its affordable housing options, excellent healthcare facilities and growing expat community, Da Nang is a no-brainer," the U.S. publication said.

Da Nang, home to 1.2 million people, is considered Vietnam's third most important city after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

In 2018, Panama-based travel magazine Live and Invest Overseas named Da Nang as one of the world's most livable cities.

Da Nang to provide free schooling for next year

The People’s Council of Da Nang has approved free schooling for students from kindergarten to high school in the 2023-2024 academic year with a budget of VND408 billion (US$16.3 million).

Da Nang takes the lead in digital transformation rankings

Da Nang topped the country’s Digital Transformation Index (DTI) rankings in 2022, according to the DTI 2022 Report released by the Ministry of Information and Communications on July 13. This is the third consecutive year the central city has led the way in digital transformation.

Da Nang: 500,000 led lights create artistic light space

The Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang City, the Japan Business Association in Da Nang and the City People’s Committee, jointly held an artistic light space at Dragon Bridge West Bank on July 12, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Japan diplomatic ties.

France wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023

The French team won the championship at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023 after a spectacular performance on the Han River in the central coastal city of Da Nang on July 8 evening.

Da Nang’s Golden Bridge named among world’s most iconic bridges

The Golden Bridge in Vietnam’s central coastal city of Da Nang has been named in a list of the most iconic bridges around the world by the Indian magazine LuxeBook.

Source: VnExpress