💰Living In VIETNAM on $4.06 per DAY!? 😲🇻🇳 | Travel Vietnam | Vietnam Travel Vlog (Ep. 25)
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2018
- Would you believe it if I told you that I was living on $4.06 per day in rural Vietnam?! Well, I'm dead serious.
Now, keep in mind, I wasn't living like a king - but, I sure wasn't living terribly, either.
They key is to live like a local. I rented an apartment in the countryside, ate at a restaurant every day, and shopped at the grocery store. And STILL, I was spending less than US $5 per day.
Keep in mind, to do this, you can't really backpack Vietnam. This is the cost of living in Vietnam like a local, and not like a backpacker (which I am).
But sometimes, I needed a break, and settled down for a bit of relaxation.
It's also important to note that I could have gotten the cost down even further if I didn't buy water and food at the grocery store. If I went to cheap restaurants every day, I could have lowered the cost per day even more!
This particular video was shot in Cao Lanh. But, this target budges could be achieved anywhere in the countryside. This prices are not specific to this area. Rural Vietnam is cheaper!
Happy travels!
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Thanks for the video . I’ve been to Vietnam 5 times and will retire there in 2 years. My wife and 2 daughters live in HCMC . The video brought back lots of great memories of when my wife and I stayed in their family house in Quang Ngai, while waiting for our marriage certificate. It took me a couple of days to get used to the huge insects , flying cockroaches, squat toilets , etc. But as I look back , I was the happiest I’ve ever been in my life . Peace of mind , no stress , I ate fresh , quality, and delicious foods . The countryside blew me away ! So beautiful and relaxing
- Yessssssss.🙌🙌🙌🙌 I also miss this place. I will hopefully return soon ✈️🙌
Kudos to you champ for giving the 'rural' accommodation and lifestyle a fair go 🤙
And you're absolutely spot on...
"Time's Running Out so Start Living"
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You are very positive man haha
Mai Maii Haha, was thinking that very thing.
Great informative video. Thank you.
Thank you! Very helpful. That was great.
Thx very informative and interesting simple lifestyle
A fantastic video, thanks for sharing
I believe you when you say the mosquitos are efficient... Went to visit my grandparents in Vietnam and didn't have a computer so I went to a gaming cafe. Walked back home after and found 3+ mosquito bites on my legs. It's like they can smell foreign blood because everyone in VN was fine but me. Lmao
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Great video, and definitely a broad display of Brock’s travel hair!
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Excellent information. Nice casual videos from you. 81 and healthy and still on the road. Avoid tourists as much as I can. When the travels all begin to look the same I head back to the USA for a few months. Anyway, keep reporting what's happening!!
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Thanks Bro....Awsome video....I really appreciated your honesty..lol....The mosquito s and the gift of corn n fruit cracked me up....Thank you Man....Eye m goin to Vietnam!!!!......
Very helpful video, thanks a lot !
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Awesome clip👍!
Dude, thanks for this video. So informative.
Great video man.
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thank you, very informative.
Mountain apple!! The fruit! I usually don’t care for them either! It
Leaves a dry feeling in your mouth too! However, here in Hawaii there is a hiking trail that I like that has the best mountain apple fruits. So sweet and juicy. The best I’ve ever had. 😃 thanks for making these videos!
Good for you brother! Anything is better than paying $1300 a month for a single room in South Florida!
Very nice. I love the countryside. My plan is to work in the city. Then go home in the countryside if possible. Anyway, I ll check it out when I get there!
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Thanks for the info.
Love your attitude !!! Reminds me of my younger days lol!
I like the way you describe those mosquitos.
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I'm a Vietnamese American and tbh I really liked the wet bathrooms. Sure, you can get it dirty while walking in and out, but to clean one is also SO much easier than western bathrooms.
- No. hahaha. I prefer 'dry' bathrooms 😜
Great info thank you.
You make great videos
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Tooth brush use for that broken thing 🤣😆 many times I used my debit and credit card 😃
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I hate wet bathroom too....even though I used to live there before.
Good for you bro life experiences are far more important than material nonsense.
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Try telling that to the rest of the western world..😒
Great video! I hate wet baths! So funny and true!!
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wow you are coming back to the usa, im going to miss your adventure videos, you really know how to rough it.
- Only briefly ;)
I'm a Vietnamese American. I came to the US when I was a toddler. This is super interesting to me, as I see the world mostly through very western 1st world country colored glasses. However, I do remember a tiny bit about life there. Very interesting. Btw, I love that fruit. Tasted like watered down Apple flavored moist cotton.
- Hahaha, excellent taste description!
You should do more taste testing videos. Those are fun.
Yesterday I am back from Vietnam 🇻🇳
I enjoyed, loved the country and countryman
Thank you for sharing
The S&P 500 gains 6% per year. 4$/day * 365 day/yr = 1460$/yr. 1460 / 0.06 = 24,333$. If you save up 25,000$ you can retire in Vietnam with that lifestyle. (Although maybe inflation is going to catch up to you one of these days...).
- Totally!
Don’t do it, unless you have a job like teaching English. You will need more $ for healthcare, visa runs, phone/laptop replacements, and unexpected trips home.
@@warrendarable 25,000 would let you live a very luxurious life there unless there are unexpected trips home indeed. Health care is quite cheap if you are properly insured.
You travelled from Tay Ninh to Cao Lanh ? Yes , she might have made up the price for your bike :-) Usually carried underneath the bus . I would not have sat like that for 2 hours .
You were on the outskirts of town , though it is still a small city .
Hope you get to see the cultural centre there ?
Was so interesting .
Was there for Tet .
And knowing a little of the language helps .
need to brush up on your 'bargaining ' skills .
Nice video .
- She did make it up. I could read her body language. The lady in front of me that had a massive heavy bag paid 10,000 vnd.
I was also with a local, and the local didn't help much with the price lol
I’m glad you moved your bed away from the bathroom! Whew!
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5:18 next purchase... a mouse trap 🐭 lol
- I told this to the reception, but they didn't seem to care lol
If it was only a mouse, I could live with it.
great sense of humor there....a tv from 1994?... privacy is not really a thing in Vietnam...hahahaha. cool place.
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Nice video. What’s your plan after the US? Going back to SEA?
- India ;)
Edges Of Earth nice. I have some vlogs in India. It’s a whole different vibe! Enjoy the experience👍
In-SPIRING brother. I plan to do what you did but in the North.
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Hi great video, do you cook at your place or only eat out? Thanks
- I don't like cooking, so I ate out everyday lol
Thank you for your video, very useful! One question though, what exactly was that loud noise under the trees? Really curious.
- What minute and second of the video?
@@Edgesofearth 6:24. Not sure what you called it :D
- Under the trees?? 🤔🤔
That was the sound of the insect called cicada
Thanks
Hello nice video! I'm aware of the invitation letter but Is an "out ticket" needed to enter Vietnam?
- No. It wasn't for me.
nope
Have you contracted Malaria yet? The mosquito thing worries me. I hate them. Bummer
- Nope, I'm totally ok.
I would have been eaten alive without a net, though...
great channel.. interesting place for about $120usd/month. same money spent in cebu city would not be as nice as this place.
Houston mosquitos 🦟 are the same. Are you sure the large ones aren’t mosquito hawks? If so, don’t kill those... their larvae can eat mosquito larvae. They themselves don’t bite at all .. they don’t even eat
Hey @Edges Of Earth, what song was playing in the background at 15:20,
- Yikes, I'm not sure anymore 😳
Thanks for the basic info. I am wondering how long can you stay there before you have to renew the visa.
If you wish to live there long term do you have to vacate that country for a certain time and then return with a renewed Visa?
You are looking at quite a lot of flights and also medical insurance whatever you do. I will look into it all myself.
It seems having a half year at home earning some extra money and returning to holiday there for the rest of the year during the best part of the season is probably the best way to go. Respectful to all.
You can catch up with good medical care and dental and eye health at home and enjoy the best of your country of choice while staying fit and well as you age. Am I wrong.
would like to know how to pick a town to go to because i'm thinking about trying this for fun. How did you choose yours and I couldn't understand the name.
You used to be able to live in coastal town of sianoukville cambodia for $5 or 6/day but the chinese moved in and built a gazillion casinos. So all the westerners moved out, since the rent skyrocketed and all of their cheap bars were torn down to build resorts.
- Yikes. That's sad.
Yeah, I just look on Google maps, find a place, and go lol. Talk to locals and translate a lot :)
Make it easy as you did in your home mate
Man I love you're blogs kinda make me whane try live in Vietnam also for a year to see what happens
hey I've got a question if you would be so kind to answer it. How do you transfer money from one currency to another? do you have to open a local bank account and transfer money from one bank to the next? or is there some other way would love a response best regards!
- just bring your debit card and withdraw money from your bank account. there is a fee in both your home country and the local country..
What is your most favorite Asian country you stayed in? And why... I love all your videos thanks for sharing
- Tough call. Too much to explain.
1) Philippines
2) India
3) Vietnam
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Lol I was hoping Cambodia lol never left the states, but planing on visiting there pretty soon!!!!
- Unfortunately, there were so many scams and so much cheating. By FAR more than any other Asian country I have visited.
In addition, it was difficult to speak with Cambodian locals because of their lack of interest in tourists.
I travel for people...so this wasn't my favorite place :/
Edges Of Earth I figured lol I’ve heard stories from my family members I know that the government is corrupt, maybe because the Cambodian people are sick of the tourists because of its past colonial during the 1800s lol
- Maybe. No idea 🤔
nice
dude , 1.3 million vnd for that tiny apartmant , back when i was like 10 my parents rented a house for 1million vnd and it was 4 times bigger than that apartment and it had a 2nd floor too.
- Wow... Times Are changing lol
I wanted to know if there are any public storage for rent near Hai Phong or Ha Noi and approximate cost if available. I am moving to hai phong in a year and needing storage for my tools.
Thanks so much!
- I have never heard of one or seen one.. but I'm sure they exist somewhere...
thanks again!
Harrison - I have read where westerners are not allowed to do work in these countries - that you must always hire a local or the relatives of the woman you are living off. Apparently you are not even encouraged to load up a sofa and bring it back to your apartment, instead you must pay a local to do that.
Also, IF you can afford a car, you should not pick up friends from the Airport, instead you are supposed to hire a taxi or relative of those you stay with, or local to pick them up.
Most Westerners seem to make their money doing ONLINE business, or officially teaching English in schools, not by taking jobs away from locals. If you transgress either they, or gossipy other expats will dob you in.
Look into everything before risking your precious tools being left somewhere. Regards.
@@judithsmith8014 - the concept of hiring locals and keeping money within their country is very common outside of the G20 countries. In Dominican republic their government will not exchange their currency 'passo' back to US dollars, their way of retaining US dollars within their country.
As for Vietnam, I have to bring my tools to complete major projects I have planed. Locals can only assist with none skilled labour and tools in Vietnam are pretty much garbage. I understand the country wants to grow and keep its labor force busy, but without high level skilled persons, it's pretty much useless not to mention giving directions in Vietnamese.
Can you find unsweetened Almond milk in Vietnam?
- Not sure. I never seen it in the stores..
Wow Living in Vietnam is cheap and simple life with no worries.
- Yeah, if you have money. If not, life is extremely difficult.
Edges Of Earth how much would u say u need to live comfortably in Vietnam??
@@nala3038 , small town or country side 500 usd to 650 very comfortable, big city make it double , but you also need to make visa run every 3 months so add that too .
@@anhquang1108 - I think I know what a visa run is. When you do a visa run, how long do you have to stay out of the country before you can return?
@@cointelproc.o.p.s.gangstal6367 a day should be ok , most people just come to Cambodia for a day
Is it hard to find Vegan options around Vietnam ? Thx !
- Yes. generally, people in Vietnam eat alot of meat. finding people who are vegan is not generally normal. I didn't need a couple of vegetarians, and I did eat that a couple of different vegetarian restaurants. it is possible... you will just have to ask local people where the nearest location is and they will probably know
how did you find an apartment the way locals do, me as a foreigner always get offers which are 250 $ and higher,?
- I learned bits and pieces of the language...that helped a lot 😇
OMG😭I gues I will stay in 250$ appartment 😊
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Hi Edges of earth, I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for making them. I am Vietnamese American and I haven't been back since 1979. You encouraged me to seriously consider to travel but because I am a petite woman I am hesitated to try. Do you have any advice for where I should start?
- Make an account on Couchsurfing and make some local friends. They will point you in the right direction 😇
I am not convinced that this is doable for anyone but the most desperate.
A shack out in the country? That's a death sentence for a lot of people.
@@cointelproc.o.p.s.gangstal6367what a dumb thing to say moron.
Great video.. A truly honest perspective hard to find on here. Question. How do Vietnamese treat animals I've heard they can be very cruel to there food.
- Hmmm. Pretty sure I'm not going to comment about that on here ;)
Definitely different than from the USA.
Edges Of Earth ow travelled alot like you not Vietnam yet i don't know if id be able to handle seeing it .. And I've been to China many times so that's saying something
Have you ever been to an abattoir? Cruel, by anyone's definition. But you don't see it, I suppose.
@@grantperkins368 So glad you mentioned this subject.
Yes - I have worked in an Australian abattoir and the animals are treated humanely and dispatched quickly and cleanly.
Of course they have been grown and sent there to be killed for food so I see no cruelty in that particular practice that mankind has done for thousands of years.
Animals out in the wild suffer far more trauma than farm animals from numerous parasites and irritating flies causing bad eye problems, horrible injuries, disease and seasonal starvation along with general ill health that no farmer allows his animals to go through.
I have loved and ridden horses for years, also loved many cats and dogs as pets, so could not bear watching mindless cruelty to any animal so that cancels me out from visiting such societies - call me a wimp, and criticize Western Culture all you wish but I like decency and people with a conscience.
So that is what I am used to and I'm only commenting on the treatment of animals let alone children and young girls.
Each to their own, I am not into telling others how to live and I know what sights I can bear. Enjoy your experiences as I enjoy the wonderful experiences I have here and welcome back when your time comes. Regards.
Holy shit's and I thought Japan had loud cicadas
- My ears started to hurt. It was Sooo loud! 😳
That's television tower.
I am American and I would br ecstatic with those accommodations. That is something fairly similar to what I want as a semi long term residence.
Hi Cody, I am a Filipino and currently working in the Middle East. Would you like to experience Philippine culture? I do have a very tiny house you can rent it for $75/month. It is right in the city about 700 meters away from the City hall. If interested, please message me at my CA phone (626) 5151 087 . By the way, the house location is in La Union, the former location of U.S Wallace air base. Cheers. Ben
Good points, although I won't ever have much worth any money hardly. My money bike and passport I intend to keep with me at all times. My stomach is an issue but I am trying to plan ahead on that.
@@codycollins2479 have you got it all figured out yet?
Not quite yet. I think I'm just going to save a little more and try to just figure it out after arrival. I think I plan on paying for six months at once when I do find something I for sure like. I do know I would prefer something outside of tourist areas maybe on the edges of the city.
@@codycollins2479 - 6 months rent in advance? No thanks. You have no legal recourse when, on month 2, you come home and find they locked you out by changing the locks. Month to month is best.
Have u ever watched "Curb your enthusiasm"?
- Nope. Heard of it though. .
I understand ur young. I saw the place u rented. I could not do that. Why would I give up a good life in Cali. For a bad one in nam? When ur young u live in a lot of crummy places, as u age u get smarter and just make better choices. This will happen to most, and u. Good luck on ur journey.
- It's not about the places I sleep at night that makes me happy - it's the adventures that I have during the day..
Commons my man ,$ 2:50 cents what you want ? In the US motel $80 a night got nothing !
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Tien Nghe your comment makes no sense
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Hi, what are the visa situation there? You say you lived there for a year? Thanks
- i had to do a visa run every three months. but I heard things have changed and I don't know what the updates are..🤔
Thanks for the info. 😁
You did forget to mention this town's population ! Cheaper than Latin America.
great vid ,, what is that city called plz
- Yikes, I can't remember. Cao Lanh, I think..
Fascinating to see budget travelling. Looks like a very pleasant area, but the room looks horrible: prison-like. Do you use a phone or camera to film? Good work.
- Cheers.
- This was with a gopro in this particular video.
Yeah, I got used to the room. Wasn't so bad after all ;)
I going to retire in vn I'm 30
Planning to retire in vn by 30 also. I'm currently 18. Probably retire in Da Nang.
220,000 dong = ~$ 9.50 for a night.
40,000 meal = ~ $ 1.75 USD.
Ferry crossing 2,000 dong - = about 9¢.
Bowl of soup = 55¢
John Doe so I guess I could live comfortably there on my 1500 SS every month?
- Absolutely! Lol
Edges Of Earth thank you keep up the great work on the videos!!
I watched a few of your videos. I'm in Thailand. It's basically the same in many aspects. I too live extremely cheaply but I love it because I am able to focus on the experience and not money.
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wow respect man, I don't think theres any other foreigner who wants to experience the rural life in VN, very interesting:)
- I freakin' loved it! I want to go back and go deeper!
@@Edgesofearth go to the the central and highest north during winter next time, its very cold, scenery is beautiful, life is also unique u might want to visit once:)
Aye first view and like 😛
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New visitor #243
Well .. I was now only on the one who claims you could live well with $ 2 a day ...
- I wouldn't say 'well', but you could survive lol
Hi i am from singapore but i would like to lived as a full-time freelance trader in vietnam after my military service do you think is it possible?
- Absolutely no idea. You may have to look in to a business visa. Check with an embassy for clarification..
Edges Of Earth i mean the living standard of their expenses. Do you stay in vietnam as a long term resident frequently?
- It was just once. I visit many countries for months at a time..
Edges Of Earth it an eyes opening trust me i am looking forward for more videos from you keep it up good job, life is about discovering new thing #YOLO because not a lot of people have the courage to step out of the world to lived and experience, i dare say damn few. My name is zhen long nice to meet you, if you coming to vietnam we should meet up sometime in the near future.
life is too short, to live that way, when you do not have too!
Well privacy co es with a price just saying!
- I had great privacy here
Any videos have me in?
- Yeah, my final compilation will have you ;)
Edges Of Earth Yap, I'm waiting for the next video!
- No, no...not the next. But in like 4 from now ;)
Definitely not for me. I don't live low income in the United States, definitely don't want to go low income in Vietnam.
your scarf is krama right?
- No idea what that is 😅
It is Cambodian krama. But many Southwest vietnamse wear it daily
You're a better man than me. I wouldn't do it.
- lol, it was fun 🙌
That's not apartment. More like long-term "guest house". Apartment should be multi-storey.
- It was a guest house. But we don't have that term in the usa, so, I described it as an appartment.
Pretty much like latin america
- Interesting...I have never been there..
Are you teaching English there?
- I taught a bit while in Vietnam, yes.
Edges of Earth: You don't look as perky in this video as the last one you did about Vietnam from the U.S.. What happened? Is it because of the unfamiliar environment of Vietnam that cranked up your survival faculties at the maximum? Being on the "edges of the earth" constantly may wear you out, man. You need to return home to relax and get yourself recharged from time to time!
- Completely depends on my mood at that moment lol.
I got a 3-month relaxation in already. And I am currently having another in india 😆😂
@@Edgesofearth : Just a degree of distress (?!?) I saw on your face while you're testing (?) your endurance at the "edges of earth". That's all. Are you currently beaming your visit to India? Can't wait to see how you handle your senses being in India. Good luck!
I am puzzled why you say you want to experience the real Vietnam living in a rural area like those living there but you keep complaining and complaining about most things.
- Definitely not complaining. I'm only talking about what is happening during my day. This gives people an idea about what it's like to be there at that moment.
@@Edgesofearth when the self concept is challenged, we sometimes get into denial No need to trust me, ask someone else.
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@@Edgesofearth - Do you work for the govt?
This guy...
u just got ripped off
Do u thing that the Vietnam need to switch to American systems? 😂
I never seen people think their self are the best in the world like Americans, although they have 10 millions homeless! 😂
By the way you get used to genetically modified fruits in America which test good, but not healthy as the organic Vietnamese fruits!
- No. Many systems in America are broken. All countries have their problems.
Edges Of Earth
Thanks for replying I was editing my comment while you replied, god bless you and thanks again for the useful information 🌹
what about GIRLS, LADIES, WOMEN,?
Today I am going to show you how to live in Vietnam for $4.06 a day - starts by showing a $3 bus ride and $11 a night hotel room and $7 for a small bag of food that a rat ate. $4.06 a day ?????
- Correct... i had to find the apartment. if a local person were to move to a new house, they would also have extra expenses..
Dude is vegan?? NOOOO!!!
You complain a lot
- Definitely not complaining. Simply talking about observations..
Streetfrog u need to look up the definition of complaining!
No I don’t think so. You just need to watch your video. I had to stop watching because all the whining and complaining.