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Monthly Cost of Living in Hanoi, Vietnam
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- čas přidán 18. 08. 2024
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Your American English is fabulous. It took me a while to realize that you're not a native speaker. Bravo!
I'm very impressed with your English. Considering you're only 25 and you left Vietnam when you were 17. Just in 8 short years you have mastered the English language. I'm close to retirement and I'm contemplating moving to Vietnam in a couple years. I left Vietnam in 1975 and have lived in the US since. I hope to meet you one day.
damn she sounds like a native
I live in NYC. I pay $625 a month just to park my car. Now you know why I am leaving this overpriced city. Time to look into Vietnam. Thanks for your interesting videos. Can’t wait to return to Vietnam once things settle down a bit. Until then, I will work on my “tones”
I pay $17 a month for a private parking in Kolkata(metro), India.
You just have to keep in mind the amount of money you earn per month in NYC vs VN.
If U wanna live in the best city in the world than don't complain about money 😂🖕🤡
@@mrv8379 Yeah. I live in New York, too. Make your money in New York then retire wherever you want.
I moved to asia from Hawaii in 2015 and never regretted it.
I really Love Vietnam. We visited Vietnam for the first time in 2018 (my idea). We visited Hanoi, Hoi An, and Saigon (HCMC). We've decided that when we travel aboard for 6 month tour of Asia, Africa, and Europe, we will make Hanoi, our home base. So instead of traveling back to the U.S. for the next adventure, we will go back to Hanoi for rest and retooling for our next country adventure. We will rent an apartment there during that time. The food is fabulous and so are the people. I love it.
I'm currently living in Switzerland. Rent for an average appartment is about 2500 usd a month. Cost of living about 1500-2500 usd a month, depending on your lifestyle. The average salary is about 5000-6000 usd a month.
Even in Hanoi or HCMC, cost of living is still so much cheaper than in Western countries. If you're open minded and eat Vietnamese half of the time at local neighborhood eateries, you'd save a bundle. Being able to ride a scooter (be it buy a 2nd hand or rent), you'd save even more and have the freedom to roam.
Best thing about VN is you can live as expensive as in the West if you want, or you can live as cheap as you want but still get high quality and delicious food, travel and stay at pretty nice hotel, etc. It's the flexibility that many of us here in the West don't have.
Hope you have a good 2022 and let's pray for containment of covid. I've put off plan to travel to VN for 3 yrs straight now and I'm itching to go.
You assume a person would go to Vietnam and spend his saving. If you're talking about making a living, you also have to consider if a person can make good money when they go to Vietnam, if a person can only make the same level of wages like the locals, then the cost of living isn't cheap.
@@taotao98103 ?!? The way you put it seems odd. For people that are thinking about moving to a SE Asian or a Central American country, the reason is usually to 1) to retire and live comfortably with low stress economically OR 2) work as an expat to take advantage of their advantage in skills or language. No one goes anywhere to "spend his saving" per se nor would they go there to earn a local's wage.
@@20luzer52 you already answered your own questions. "to retire and live comfortably" is spending his saving. "work as an expat to take advantage of their skills" is a person can make good money.
@@taotao98103 I didn't have a question, you on the other hand should phrase your original comment better.
@@uncleho1945 These foreigners only got like 90 days of Visa to visit. What are you talking about the dumping ground ? Isn't it good for Vietnam's economic wise ?
Even though this video is not for me, a Vietnamese with low income, I found it really helpful to learn English. Thanks for your video
Great video Van ! Im from San Francisco USA . I’m planning to visit Vietnam this Summer would you help me find a nice place to live in Vietnam?
@@dt4709 sure, how can I connect with you?
@@tientrinh3.2 what’s your number? How can I contact you ?
That was my neighborhood when I was living in Hanoi! North side of the lake is just wonderful and chill. Absolutely loved it, and is my first choice when I'm able to move back.
We finally made it to Vietnam! We have to do a quarantine in Saigon before we can go to our new home in Hoi an.
We have been trying for 6 months but we finally got approval for entry.
We are so happy to be in our favorite country and are looking forward to our new life!
Please keep up the great and informative videos!
ATB Sam Adler
Congratulations, I love Hoi An.
@Meg Ahern if you are foreigners and you are WHITE OR BLACK . It’s very inconvenient to live in our beautiful Asian countries like Vietnam 🇻🇳. For example, since you are foreigners White or Black you need a Vietnamese Visa to live in my country. The Visa only good for one year and it will cost you to renew for $180 every year. Then the law said you have to leave the country every Three months before we can let you come back in again. So you have to buy airline ticket and hotel to leave the country Vietnam every three months which the cost can add up over time. Also don’t bring your western ideology like MODERN WOMEN, LIBERALISM, FEMINISM to Vietnam because most Vietnamese hate that SHIET . And don’t voice your opinion or talking craps about Communism of our country Vietnam or our government will LOCK YOU UP IN JAIL AND DEPORT YOU BACK TO AMERICA AND YOUR NAME WILL BE ON THE BLACK LIST FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS without allow you to return to Vietnam 🇻🇳 . So my suggestion is don’t come to SOUTH EAST ASIA LIKE VIETNAM 🇻🇳 OR CHINA 🇨🇳 OR THAILAND 🇹🇭 even though is cheaper to live in SouthEast Asia because it’s NOT practical and it’s NOT worth it girl. It’s better o you stay in America That’s Match your life style and your personality and you can have all the American 🇺🇸 freedom you want . If they catch you taking hardcore drugs like crack or COCAINE or even Marijuana , you will certainly get death 💀💀penalty and execute you in a heartbeat just like China because this countries don’t tolerate druggies and drug runners like Mafia Hahahaha Lol 😂😂😂😀😀😀👍👍👍🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳💕💕💕💕!!!
how long was the quarantine?
What do you mean by “approval for entry”? I got my flight booked for the end of the month of February. Got my passport and visa still good, vaccinating is still good. What else is there besides those?
@@dannytadashi4235 where TH do you live now ?
Thanks for sharing. We live in Thailand and it costs us $800 for a two bedroom pool villa on the island of koh Samui 😊 Hanoi seems super affordable. We would love to move there some day.
If you live on a beautiful tropical island for so cheap, don’t move to Hanoi. So much pollution and trash here.
and i has 7 year pattaya city rent house 3 bedroom, pool,own garden,garage,include motrorbike, cost normal 200$/month this have normal villa rent. abartement all city in thailand cost normal 60-120$/month not newer more or have scam ,thief,lier owner. elektric how lot u use, normal 10-30$ /month i has normal 1200 Baht/month i use aircon only go sleep some hour. no need alltiem asircon, winter season not need newer. sumemr need if go sleep.
Your being robbed can get nice comfortable anywhere in Thailand for 6,000 Baht per month long term
@@brendangoodbrand2597 seriously? Under $200usd/mo, and I can live in Thailand?
@@boofert.washington2499 nope can find apartment for under 200 u need bare minimum 1,000 for place to stay food transport health insurance And Bills
Awesome info... i'm planning on flying to Thailand for a few months but I've always wanted to go visit Vietnam and with all the info you provided makes me want to visit Vietnam even more. Thanks for posting this video!
Hey Van,
Trying to return to Vietnam. We had to leave in April 2020. Hope to be back in country in a few months. Wishing all the best to you and the Vietnamese people.
It's open now 03/15/22 for travel to vn cheap ticket and no isolation if you had vacsin shot paper
My last place in Saigon was a 2 bedroom and 2 bath apartment in District 7. It had a pool and a bunch of other amenities. We paid around 350$ per month. What I have learned is if you offer a full year up front you can usually get a discount. The trick was I would have my Vietnamese wife look at the apartment 1st and lock in the price beforehand. This was in 2015 so prices may have gone up a little.
That was in 2015. Today, June 2022, that same apartment would be a minimum $600/mo with a two-year contract.
Thanks to both of you guys!
I live in CA Silicon Valley 😀 with husband and 3 kids. I cook all three meals. I enjoy the International foods of my neighborhood. Where I live we have Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese Japanese, Korean barbecue, Mexican, Indian,
Mediterranean, different kinds of Latin, German Greek, Portuguese, Filipino, French cuisine, Italian, Metropolitan organic, and of course good old fashion American! So it all depends on your enjoyment of life but I love where I live. To be able to experience so many different cultures in my own neighborhood. Yes America is expensive!!! With a amazing quality of life. More importantly it’s what you want on a day-to-day basis. I like to experience many different things including what I can call my own. I live so close to San Francisco, Sausalito, Lake Tahoe, Santa Cruz, Monterey bay, Carmel, Southern California, Hollywood. And believe it or not in parts of my city it feels like Vietnam at times it feels like Japan and other times like China which is so cool 😎 but it would be nice to experience being in Vietnam but I don’t speak Vietnamese😀
Your apartment does look more like a hotel to me. But very clean a little empty. And burden free !!! Love your videos ❤️ total cost from my lifestyle is around 3500 a month! Which includes a two bedroom townhouse apartment two vehicles one brand new F150 truck so we pay for a lot of gas a fully furnished apartment of all my junk lol. Food health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance the list goes on I managed to keep it reasonable 😀 I did grow up here. I also love cooking so I can also cook Vietnamese and all the other foods that I mentioned or go out and enjoy them when I don’t feel like cooking thank you be blessed.!!!
I am from Seoul, South Korea, and have lived in London, UK for 15 years..well, in Seoul, as a single person, you need 2000 USD per month for affordable life if you pay rent monthly, and if London, it is like USD 2500. If you want some luxury time to time, well, it can be at least 3000 USD in Seoul, and 5000 USD in London. When live affordable, the cost of the two cities are quite similar, but when add little bit of luxury, only London's cost doubles lol it can vary person to person of course, but I have lived as the local for the two cities so I am sure I can compare those pretty reasonably. Vietnam is certainly a good choice for affordable good living I believe.
2.5K USD in London is crazy low. That's only around £2K a month. That is around _6K below the UK average yearly.
I live in Washington, DC. I would say on average it costs me $5,000.00 per month. So glad to run into your video about the cost of living in Ha Noi! As you described it, it’s very affordable plus other amenities. I plan to visit Ha Noi & stay there for a little while! Thanks for the informative video!
You and I know DC is overpriced for what its worth.
@@hwoarang2001 Hell yeah. The whole west coast run by Liberals and Dems is ridiculously overpriced.
@@anthonynguyen1701 , don’t you think the “invisible hand” of that free market sets prices?
@@richiesd1 Apparently he doesn't, must of spent too much time in communist Vietnam to realize there is such a thing as a free market
Why don't you go back to and live with your colleagues "VIET CONG" ?
When you show the bedroom you're supposed to say "This is where all the magic happens."
Excellent video with lots of good info. Thanks. I read Vietnam is also building its medical and dental industry to compete with Thailand's health care industries. That will attract many more so-called medical tourists also.
It is true. I knew an Aussie couple has stayed few months in HCMC just for dental services
@@vinhvo1730 My friend from NZ got work done in HCMC also by Dr Hong's group and was very happy. He said almost all the patients were from NZ or Australia and none (so far) from Europe or America). Guess it's easier to get there from NZ and Australia.
@@carefulconsumer8682 And dental is ridiculous in Australia and NZ. Just a consultation with xray is $500.
@@girlsontheloose1 Same with USA. I drive down to Mexico along the border for much of my dental since Thailand and Vietnam are hard to get to. A root canal is ~ $250 and a crown is $250 to $650 depending on what material. But the first visit, including a panoramic x-ray of all the teeth, is less then $100. USA is out of control re: prices for both health care and dental care. A root canal in USA begins at $1,500 and the crown also at least $1,500. Many dentists now charge $2,500 for a root canal alone?!
@@carefulconsumer8682 Yeah, it disgusting eh.
Living in Scotland for one person you're looking at about $2000 - $2250 per month for reasonable comfort. These numbers you have are amazing, I'm tempted to move there and live like a king!
Such informative video. Vietnam is on my bucket list and your video is the first I've watched about Vietnam. I LOVE that you can live like a king or queen on less than $1,000 US dollars per month all-inclusive! I live in San Diego with a very HCOL and just the rent is $2,000! I really look forward to visiting Vietnam in the future.
Renting in VN and most of Southeastern nations is relative cheap because there is no property tax imposed by the government and no required casualty insurance. Most buildings are built by concrete, so less maintenance required.
All countries in Southeast Asia (except Singapore) are still quite affordable when compared to skyrocketing prices for just about everything in Europe and northern America.
You're well acquainted with the region.
@@sjv9147s I have been living in Thailand for the past 30 years, so I am indeed rather well acquainted with the region, yes.
Damn, this is a very complete and underrated video. Vietnam looks like a beautiful place to live in, my main obstacle would be the language and I don't know which jobs are in more demand to work there. Thanks for the 5 star content!!! Greetings from Paraguay!!
We live in a central part of Sydney ( Australia) near the beach. We don't live in apartments although a comparable 1 bedroom apartment in our area would be US$1500 - $1800 just for rental. Cost of living in Sydney is one of the highest in the world although it can be more reasonable if you live further away. Really impressed with the variety and cost of services in Ha Noi (and Ho Chi Minh city I presume). Pampering yourself is so very affordable. I know the food in VN is fantastic, I could just fly there for the food. Lovely and informative video.
How much does an average Vietnamese make per year? Let me ask u before saying Vietnam is cheap.
That's insane! You need to be rich to live in Sydney.
@@flowboyz7708 A factory worker in low skill job description earns $250 a month.
The apartment in this video is affordable to the upper class population not the average wage earners.
@@tancreddehauteville764
You need to be a millionaire to live in Auckland New Zealand.
@@alfaromeo6985 right, my cute Marxist friends in Ho chi Minh are saying you could live in Vietnam for about $300 a month but I assume that's more lower middle class working class/normal as we say in the former Soviet Union.
Van, how are you? I love your videos, they are helping me plan my trip to Hanoi in October.
Here in Brazil the situation is very similar: the minimum wage is USD 200 and I pay USD 400 in rent in a 2 bedroom apartment.
Wow. What city
Nice place you got there, Van. Your channel is looking great. I've seen a few of your videos and have really enjoyed them. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Scott!
@@WhatThePho u getting pumped from foreign Man or Vietnam
@@brendangoodbrand2597 that some stupid question, have respect for the lady.
@@tonyn.4663 🤣
@thanh nguyen Yep. Lots more coming soon. (Btw, I taught Van when I live in Hanoi about ten years ago.)
Thanks for the well explained info.. very clear and concise!
Wow what a bargain it is there.. I live in Hawaii and for $650 you won’t get very far😳.. just for housing alone typical rents are $1500-$2500 a month or more.. A simple trip to the grocery store with one or two bags of groceries can easily be $150 - $200 dollars..
And for transportation you pretty much have to own a car which is pretty expensive with insurance upkeep and gasoline.. and there are so many other expenses as well.. it all adds up to about three to $4000 a month for basically no frills!
Hanoi here I come😊
Veggie castle is so good! I am just now seeing it and when I saw your meal choice it brought back memories.
I've been following your a long time now and you're doing great. Keep it up!
Thank you girl! Your videos have been incredibly helpful in getting me the info I need to contemplate and plan my move :)
Hi, answering your interest in knowing the monthly cost of living elsewhere outside of Vietnam. I live on retirement income of $4,000 Dollars a months and my monthly cost of leaving is about $3,500 per month in Puerto Rico. I find your channel very informative and and thank you for the valuable information you are providing about your beautiful country.
Wooo...with 4k 1 month you will be the king in vn
A month holiday in Vietnam is now on my bucketlist
Hello from a Vietnamese in Houston, Texas. You're so smart, which is shown on your face and in your eyes ! wish you big success !
I like watching your videos because you make them with love 😍. Big greetings from Ukraine!
I am from the US, but live in Thailand. The cost of living for me is $425 a month, but my place is not a nice condo like that it is not as new, but offers similar things. I do not have a motorbike either, so if I added that cost it would be $500. Also, I only eat Thai food no western food at this time.
Thanks for the video!
That’s awesome to hear! I love Thailand :))
That's pretty impressively low. I've known some Filipinos who went lower than that in Thailand (even in BKK) but most westerners don't get that low. AC or fan only? Even most of my Thai friends spend more. Nice budgeting for affordability.
@@AaronDoud Yeah I have lived in other parts of Thailand too. Currently in Chiang Mai so its an affordable place. I have a very nice condo and am living with ease and flexibility. It is big bedroom, living room, and kitchen actually! Previously, I have lived in a village and did the same things, but cost of living was $300 and lived on the island same types of amenities but cost of living $600. It really depends where in Thailand.
cambodia have lot cheapen than thailand, thailand have totallyh expensive and idiot make visa law. notr newer have good law, thai have idiot destroy money income at foreign him visa idiot law destroy good money.
@@WanderingWorldwidewithLiz i has live in thailand ower 7 year and cost normal ewerry city less than 700$ normal good comfortable living. same have cambodia and malaysian and other
Wow!! Unbelievable!! I used to pay 1,500 dollars per month for renting an old 2-bedroom apartment at the Bronx in NYC while completing my medical residency! That was half of my paycheck!!
That's not even 1 bedroom apartment in San Diego 🙄 .
2 bedroom apartment cost about 2800 dollars per month ,plus electricity..
Omg, the rent is great for that apartment!!! Been to Hanoi more than 10 years back. Planning to go to HCMC again this year, maybe I will also check out on Hanoi again!
Just subscribed! I enjoy your content and your life story is so interesting and unique. Because of you I would love to visit Vietnam and hope to eventually make it happen. Please keep up the great work!
I currently live in South West London and unfortunately due to the insane inflation you'd need upwards of £2,500.00 to be able to live comfortably that's with your rent food expenses bills and travel included
Would love to return to Vietnam soon 🇻🇳❤️
That would be nice
We are currently living in Puerto Rico and our cost of living comfortably is around $4000 per month! Our rent alone is more than you spent all month! We are looking forward to moving to Vietnam!
Thank you so very much for this video! I have been thinking about visiting Vietnam. I live in the US in Virginia. Between my mortgage payment, car note, food, utilities and a couple of miscellaneous bills, I spend approximately $3500-$4000 a month. I would LOVE to come to Vietnam and experience life there. I’m thinking about planning to visit in January.
Miss visiting VN, been there 4 times and so much to see and do. Love the content em, if I was to choose a city to live in in VN it would be Nha Trang for it's cool weather and beach access. Cheers from LA 😎✌️
Could you please tell me what's the best month to go to Nha Trang?
@@christophgoldmann5682 ….now through February is high season because very little rain. And always use Grab app. To get around. Have fun.
@@christophgoldmann5682 I’m a Nha Trang local resident. The best time for tourists in our city is from March to September because of dry seasons. However for Westerners who want to escape from winter in the Western, November to February is the good time to live here.
VietNam my homeland! I’m planning to move back soon due to inflation in the US is so ridiculously high right now.
we are going to visit Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City this November. It will be our first time visiting any country in Asia. I am really excited about our trip.
This video was extremely helpful as I will be moving to Hanoi in a couple of months. Great video!
Wow that's great
It has been a while that’s none of my friends would update how much do things cost in VN right now, prices have increased significantly within the last couple of years, it’s really interesting to see your decision to move out to your rental apartment and that’s really nice, the budget that you got is pretty much higher than my expectation but sure thing that’s great to live the way that we totally could afford, nice video and look forward to seeing more of your videos, 👍👍👍
You said it was cold , so I looked it up, 17C to 23C. That is perfect for me. I'm in Canada and we've had -20C temps lately. But I imagine I would find the hot summers there quite difficult. Love the apartment, the neighbourhood and the price. Thanks for all of the information
PS - I just watched another video where you mention the homes are not insulated.. I understand what you mean now
The weather in Vietnam is too moisture, so If it's 17C, you could feel like 0°C in your country
@@LinhNguyen-sb5rk maybe not like 0c but yes cold. I understand. Where I live in Canada 0c
is normally danp. The -15c is usually sunny and dry. As long as there is no wind you can dress for the cold and be quite comfortable.
@@rig4365 ive been to canada at -15c before. It is nothing like 7-10c in hanoi lol
Monthly Cost of Living in Hanoi, Vietnam. The video is engaging and grips the viewer from start to finish. Watched the video on Aug 9, 2022 very like. Thank you very much
Wow just came across your youtube channels, I would said you are a successful business women so happy for you, I know that you put in lots of hardwork, countless nights etc, anyway loves your channels will followed, little bit about my self left vn when I was 5, been in 🇨🇦 for 33years now, been to 🇻🇳 couple times already, loves it just hate the weather sooooo humidity, took a quick shower 4-5/day huhuhu, love to live in vn it so affordable, here I paid $2000/monthly for 2 bedrooms so expensive, been to Hanoi couple times
As I know Vietnamese income around 7-8 million vnd, it’s equivalent 310-350 usd . 182 dollars is basic salary not total income as government requires . In the city like hanoi, hcm , danang at least 7 million up and average salary within 8-10 million (340-430 dollars) , in the countryside 5-6 million vnd (220-260 dollars)
Very useful video, and I can totally relate with the average cost of living. Nice new apartment too!
Can’t wait to visit again😻
Wow..you have such a beautiful apartment in such a nice area.. it makes me want to come back to visit..I miss the street food in Hanoi.. Thank u for sharing this video with the world..ur amazing! 🤗😊💪
My wife's family didnt buy their first refrigerator until 2019 after I returned to the US after spending two months with her and her family. I guess they had been going to the market everyday to buy just enough food for the day. Now they can even make their own ice instead of buying it when they wanted cold drinks. It still blows my mind that my wife was making 3m VND a month when we first met.
Hi Van, a studio appt in UK of a similar size to yours, outside of London in a good area with all bills (council tax, water, electric, TV licence, mobile phone, b/band) costs approx £850 -£1,0000/month. If you were to look for something in Central London you would likely pay close to double the above.
Wow! That’s expensive but depending of the salary too :))
@@WhatThePho of course, it's all relative, and jobs in the private sector do generally pay higher if based in London
That is so cheap. £1000, you only rent a garage in San Jose, California. 1 bed room apt average $2,500/month.
@@johnnguyen4152 exactly
@@johnnguyen4152
In San Francisco you are better off to live in a van camper. My daughter’s classmate in high school did just that while she worked for Google as an engineer. She was able to pay off the van in one year with the money she saved from living in the van. Property cost in San Francisco was/is insane.
Really informative! Thank you for sharing your budget, and tips. Your flat is beautiful!
I live in New York City. I subscribed to your channel because I perform bachata. And, it was surprising to me that people in vietnam take bachata dance lessons.
That looks like a nice place!
Westlake is the favorite part of the city, peaceful and stunning in all seasons. Your apartment is absolutely a steal! I really missed the time driving my parents around shopping trees for Tet Holiday. Tet holiday is around the corner, can you do a video of shopping trees for Tet holiday?
Funny, I was going to comment that I thought she was overpaying or is paying really close to average for the lake area. I'm in the To Ngog Van area, and I pay a similar price. My apartment is much larger (an entire house floor), I have a bigger patio, lift access, a real oven (not a toaster oven) and water filtration system, and I have a washer/dryer in my apartment, and I pay 8.5mil. However, I only have cleaning 1x/week.
Hello Huy
Loved your smiles all through. I’m definitely coming to Vietnam 😊
"What The Pho".. Love it.. I say that too... "Hugs" from the Inland Empire region of Southern California. I have met so many friendly people from Vietnam in my life here in SoCal. Garden Grove CA has a huge Vietnamese community. "Cheers"
My cost of living in Cambodia is very similar. I spend about $850 a month, but that includes health insurance which you don't have in your budget.
I have been thinking about moving soon to Vietnam and I understand about speaking the language. I can speak Khmer and it's a big plus, because it gets you the same price for things as the locals. In the wet market if you speak English you'll pay double. So, if you're going to live in a foreign country for any length of time learning the language is a big cost saver.
Much love from Cambodia 🙏🙏🙏
Hyy @kevin p are you living right now in Vietnam?
Another great video loaded with info! 👍In South America at the moment to be away from "lovely" MI winter. The living and economics here are similar to Hanoi. Maybe odd questions: What are the sewers like in that area? Can you flush paper down the toilet? Is hot water out of the tap or with small electric water heaters in the shower or under the sink? How's water pressure? Bath tub? How much for drinking water? What floor of the building is it on? Thanks!
Very informative video about cost of living in Hanoi.
Hi Van, could you do a video on "ways foreigners can find short-term apartment monthly rentals?"
Great vid! I'm going to add Hanoi to my retirement list of places to check out. I reside in Chicago. Luckily I make a pretty decent salary, but I still get sticker shock regarding apartment rent prices. I don't live downtown, more on the edge of the city. However, I still pay $1550/mth for a 620 sq foot apartment. I received a $25/mth reduced price for a 2-year lease. However, several of my co-workers are paying $2000/mth for a one=bedroom apartment so they can live downtown!! Way too much for me!!
Be sure to investigate other cities in VN, too -- the weather is nicer further south, and there are several nice cities on the coast. Cost of living is not much different.
I’ve been to Haiphong twice. I would give up my citizenship to live there… it’s amazing
This is great! It seems inevitable for foreigners to pay a higher price for everything. However Hanoi is still ideal for retirement if we can break the barriers. 🤗
Great information! Very helpful.
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a Retirement Visa in Vietnam. It is obvious that retired foreigners are not welcome to settle down in Vietnam.
It's so good too see viet nam doing so well. Was in south viet nam 71 to 72.
Very detailed and specific, the tourism ambassador is here! thank cute girl!
Another great video, thank you. How difficult would it be to live in Hanoi for a month or so as a 'tester'? Are there any options for shorter stays? I'd love to spend some time there and get a feel for it and see if it's an option.
You can always look into monthly apartments through Airbnbs, and a lot of smaller hotels will also offer a monthly rate for a room! (and might have breakfast included)
Ảnh có thể thuê những căn hộ dịch vụ( House homestay)giá 1,2 triệu đồng/01 tháng đã bao gồm các dịch vụ,chi phí cộng thêm tiền điện cuối tháng,cơm bình dân 30.000 đồng/01 suất và cao hơn 45.000 đồng /01 suất ăn tại các nhà hàng , nên mua một chiếc xe máy cũ,hoặc dịch vụ thuê xe máy theo tháng ..
You have to pay a month's deposit. This is REALLY HARD to get back from Vn landlords. I am very surprised by the very low cost. It's probably a one-off due to very few foreigners being here due to Covid. Usually it would be over double this cost. Note this. Electrical goods and all imported goods are about the same price as the West. Labour is very cheap. Clothes are almost the same price as the West due to a very high domestic tax. it is very hard to find clothes if you are XL and over size. The shoes are bad quality and expensive. The best shoes are the Chinese cloggs. Wifi in Vn is good and cheap. Travel from city to city by overnight bus is very cheap. Stay in small private hotels. NEVER state in a Government owned hotel. These are the pits, especially in Hanoi.
If landlord doesn’t want to pay back the deposit simply remind him, that money is to cover damages. If you are not getting it back anyways you will kindly start smashing the walls with a hammer until you cause damage equivalent to your deposit.
@@AnonYmous-spyonmepls Yes, a classic lose-lose situation.
I really like this type of content. Hanoi is not a city I had considered before. Sound very nice. Thanks
This was an excellent overview of living in Vietnam 🇻🇳. I am vert interested in visiting as I try to shortlist where I want to move to in Southeast Asia. Thanks for again for this very informative video. Great job and keep up the excellent quality videos you have been putting out 👍🏾👍🏾💯
The real question remains unanswered tho, how much does it cost to live in Vietnam while working and earning in Vietnamese dong. I am curious about that. I dont see why its always compared to the US $
Work! what's kind of work can you do! Only certain job will pay you well, if you are Vietnamese has no specific skill speak no English! forget it! you needed at least $1,000.00 every months. Or you needed to have steady income liked retirements.. Then you are in heaven!!!just like she said...English teachers pay $1,500.0-$2,000.00 a month IF you could generated it?? Good luck
Unless you retire in your home country and have a steady retirement income of at least $1,000/mo while you live in VN you would be in for a sad awakening.
What kind of job do you think you can find in VN? The only job that would sustain you there is a position with a western company with investment/factory located there. Those are far and few in between. Those companies locate to VN to take advantage of low labor cost, there is no incentive to hire you while you expecting them to pay western rate salary.
QC engineer pays good. best idea is to get a job with a US company, they'll pay your US salary and a lot of travel benefits for people willing to work as expats. a lot of people can't or don't want to (family reasons, kids, etc)
The reason they measure it in USD is because that's what you will often be quoted when they're advertising jobs for foreigners as the USD is the currency most commonly used for international business.
This is extremely misleading. Sure you might be able to get by on $650 a month, but that's the very bare minimum . If you include visa fees, health insurance, clothes and recreation you're looking at $1500-$2000...and that's for a single person without kids. If you have kids that you need to send to an international school, you're looking at minimum $700 per kid. Yes, Vietnam is a whole lot cheaper than Western countries, however if you're planning on moving here don't work out your budget based on CZcams cost of living videos. They're always overselling destinations to get clicks and likes. Anyone who thinks they can live here long-term for under $1k a month is in for a rude awakening.
You can live here for less but not like western style.
Live like a local at $200 a month and lose some weight
@@clydefergusson8514 A foreigner won't be able to survive on $200. Even for a local that's the bare minimum. The only reason they can manage to survive on that little is that they live together as a huge family in one house, sharing expenses.
@@thecheekymonkey8785 yes, as I said.
Live like a local
A real local actually can manage with 100 only. For a single person, own room. There are lots of ways you can save unnecessary money
@@vananhle5089 it's not easy though. All my local friends pay more than that for very basic accommodation. Even if you get a room for 1tr, what about petrol, food and other expenses? I'm sorry, but I don't see how it's possible to live on $100...no matter how frugal you are. Even if you do manage to survive on that, it's absolutely not a good life. With that said, there are not many city folk earning that little, unless they're a student working part-time. Even a minimum wage worker makes $200-300.
This is the first time I have ever seen one of your videos, the CZcams algorithm put it in front of me. *I learned a lot, I really like your channel and I hope to see more of you* 😊🙌
Extremely helpful Vlog, Your presentation skill and demeanor is charming, enjoyed all the details in last 2 videos, gave me lot of information to think about moving to Vietnam from Toronto Canada.....Thanks!!!
I love pho 🍜, hopefully Vietnam will open soon , I wanna retired in Vietnam cool video
Cool apartment! I always love watching your videos. :)
Very informative video, Co Van! Nice apartment, too. Your video makes it very tempting for me to retire in a thriving city/country that I love.
Just want to let you know I'm entranced by your beauty. Keep up your awesome travels!
First time viewer. Incredible! After watching you explain why you left the US, and why you like Vietnam, is pretty much why I loved Hong Kong. Manila? Not so much. I also enjoyed you including your language in the video. Thanks for the Great Lakes shout out. Lol. Keep up the great work.
Great video's, we've visited Vietnam and done tours with Motorbike Adventures Vietnam MAV several times now, we love the country, the people are so friendly and the food is just mouthwatering. can't wait to cone back for another ride now the restrictions have been lifted!! 🥰🇻🇳
Just can't wait til I get to Vietnam. Cancelled my fight 2 years ago due to covid. Happy to find your channel. Subscribed.
Great cost of living video! Your channel name is incredible. Never change it. :)
You are the kind of woman who looks good without makeup because you obviously have class
Great video, very informative! I’ve always bred to visit Vietnam. A good friend was born & raised in Bien Hoa…
I am renting at 671. I own the house at A.Y Jackson Court. My Hair shop is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, I go home on Sundays and relax at the beach. Do you believe it or not, from my house to I Love Pho at 746 Bedford HWY Halifax, I take a Uber just 5 minutes ! I am a Vietnamese and I love What The Pho !!!
you deserve the like and subscribe girl .. you deserve it
We live in Thailand 🇹🇭 now having moved from Sedona, Arizona / USA nearly a year ago. The cost of living in Sedona for housing was on average $ 4,000.00 US dollars per month , water 💧 😳 generally $600.00 per month as we had nearly an acre of land to irrigate ( fruit trees, herbs, vegetables ) and maintained our swimming pool. The grocery/ food cost exceeded $800.00 monthly not including takeout, delivery, etc. Electricity was $300.00 on average monthly for both our home and guesthouse which we created a business operation in ( Sedona Royal Thai Massage ) / adding property taxes, homeowners insurance, cell phone service , trash removal, natural gas, etc....for a couple to live moderately was well over 7 thousand dollars per month. And thanks Mz. Van for your share, hope to be travelling from Khon Kaen, Thailand 🇹🇭 to Hoi An , Vietnam 🇻🇳 when conditions open up & on the right season. Greg & family
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Great, helpful video! I love your english and you look amazing.
This was a great video, super informative! I hope to visit Vietnam soon and maybe rent an apartment for a little bit!
Nice info.! :)
Nice video, cool channel name, subscribed! 👍
Very useful video! Thank you 😊
super practical guide for living in a locale - i like this - thank you!
So much useful information! Thk you for a no nonsense video
Well that was interesting video , here in Denmark i live in a small apartment ( 37 Sqm )n town center and own it....but total cost pr. month will be somewhere around 2200 US Dollar.
Hello how are you doing
Nice apartment, I love the room dividers.
I am very excited to see you and your family