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GREAT BREAKDOWN! This makes it very easy to budget a nice RETIREMENT in Vietnam. I would like to ADD that medical hospital and dental that should be included as EMERGENCY or HEALTH budget. They have TWO TIERS: Local for Vietnamese is cheaper but is not high quality. The other is for foreigners (in which doctors, nurses, dentist, etc.) DO SPEAK ENGLISH. Services are better but cost twice as much. Put aside $50 a month….for it. If you don’t use it that year. You have $600 US ready for next year. Should you go to emergency hospital, at least you will have $1,000 US ready to be use.
I have seen apartments similar to his in Saigon for 7-10 million VND. These apartments are usually in older buildings and have no facilities. The heaviest cost is entertainment, in South East Asia every night can be Friday night and this will kill any budget. You can definitely live under 1k USD but do you want that kind of life? He seems happy in Hanoi, I went to a networking session and I heard of foreigners and expats that they want to get out of Hanoi and move to Saigon. The way of life, the people, the way things are done just somehow doesn’t appeal to most foreigners. I have only visited Hanoi briefly and never lived there so I can’t comment.
Hey Kevin! Awesome watching your vids. My friend drew and I met you in Hanoi back when Covid began… (I guess it was close to when you first came to Vietnam). I hope your still showing off your crazy dance moves, would love to see that in a video 🎉 Hope all is well!
I’ve been good! I’m in Tokyo right now studying for my last semester of college. It’s very different to Vietnam but has some similarities. I sure miss hanoi though!
Bro I am going ti vientam on may 1rst, I have not enough money but I am saving now, I am from Honduras, Now I will stay 2 month at least. Thank you Bro, i am following you!
Hello Kevin, thank you for making this vid. Its very helpful. I was planning to live in Vietnam in the near future. Im vietnamese myself but I live abroad. My plan is to live 5-6 months in VN and the rest in europe. I have bought a small appartment in VN, ocean park 1. With saving deposit in the vietnamese bank I can get monthly around 20 mil vnd (800 usd) without job. Acutally I want to double that monthly income, but Im currently too tired of working 24/7. So I think 20 mil vnd a month is enough, I dont need luxury anyway
Bro cool video, but why did you put Bai Dinh pagoda that is like in another city about 2 hours from Hanoi. And Hoi An's bridge that is like 18h away from hanoi.. 😅
May I ask you a question about living around Truc Back or Ba Dinh? Are there any indoor swimming pools open to the public? Here in Australia we call them Aquacentres.
@@thestoryofkt I had a blood clot under my skull. The doctor informed my friends I would die that night. But a VN friend paid the doctor and it saved my life. I had half of my skull removed
hello man my name is Jason i was thinking about moving to Vietnam this year i would to link up with you so you can show me around and give some advice to bro and maybe help find so teaching English position?
First, you did not include visa or medical insurance costs. Add another $200-$300/month for those. Also, you need to budget for incidentals and unforeseen expenses. Any foreigner who thinks they can live in Vietnam on less than $2000/month after all expenses are factored in will be living like a bum. Did I mention that medical care in Vietnam is terrible? Aside from that, there's nothing to do in Hanoi. Very boring. It's the most boring city I've been to. And the traffic is extremely dangerous and the food is littered with toxic chemicals. There is no cheap place. Things are cheap for a good reason. It's all about quality and quantity. If you want quality in Vietnam you will pay big. Why not tell people what the cost is of a car in Vietnam? The cost is 2-3X as much as you would pay in the USA.
Not bad at all, as a single person, you will be living good with $1000 a month, as long you are not womanizer and a weekend drinker, you are more than able to live with this amount!
I would call it 'visiting' - not - 'living' - because you have to leave - you can't stay !!! > Their idiotic visa laws suck. If your older retired and don't want to have to leave the country - your screwed. Cambodia is a way better option - or - the Philippines - where both countries speak much more English too. --- The added expenses from the visa runs - offsets the cheaper prices ?!? 🤔
If not being able to stay however long you want in a country is “idiotic” then most Countries in the world are idiotic. You’re arguing for no border requirements in any Country because it is idiotic, ie it doesn’t fit your privileged, arrogant, self important view of yourself. If going for a holiday to Europe, Australia, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Phillipines, Thailand, etc once every 3 months is (as you say in your post) too expensive for you then don’t settle in Vietnam. No one will care, especially the Vietnamese authorities- do you think they want people to settle in Vietnam who struggle to afford a $30 bus trip to Cambodia or Laos once a quarter?!
Curious what it cost to live in Ho Chi Minh City? Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City. I got you covered: ua-cam.com/video/lVAo4fDVH5s/v-deo.htmlsi=HP2XBFDgAXxZq_eb
The fact that he put Vietnamese subtitles for us 🥰
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GREAT BREAKDOWN! This makes it very easy to budget a nice RETIREMENT in Vietnam. I would like to ADD that medical hospital and dental that should be included as EMERGENCY or HEALTH budget. They have TWO TIERS: Local for Vietnamese is cheaper but is not high quality. The other is for foreigners (in which doctors, nurses, dentist, etc.) DO SPEAK ENGLISH. Services are better but cost twice as much. Put aside $50 a month….for it. If you don’t use it that year. You have $600 US ready for next year. Should you go to emergency hospital, at least you will have $1,000 US ready to be use.
Great additional information brother
@@thestoryofkt …..You got a subscriber here. GREAT CONTENT! 👍🏻🙏
I really appreciate this comment 🙏🏾. Thanks for the sub
My man. Solid content. Enjoy the life!
My brotha, appreciate the kind words
I have seen apartments similar to his in Saigon for 7-10 million VND. These apartments are usually in older buildings and have no facilities.
The heaviest cost is entertainment, in South East Asia every night can be Friday night and this will kill any budget. You can definitely live under 1k USD but do you want that kind of life?
He seems happy in Hanoi, I went to a networking session and I heard of foreigners and expats that they want to get out of Hanoi and move to Saigon. The way of life, the people, the way things are done just somehow doesn’t appeal to most foreigners.
I have only visited Hanoi briefly and never lived there so I can’t comment.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I'm also done with the North!!
Hey Kevin! Awesome watching your vids. My friend drew and I met you in Hanoi back when Covid began… (I guess it was close to when you first came to Vietnam). I hope your still showing off your crazy dance moves, would love to see that in a video 🎉
Hope all is well!
Hey my brotha, I remember my brotha. How have you been?
I’ve been good! I’m in Tokyo right now studying for my last semester of college. It’s very different to Vietnam but has some similarities. I sure miss hanoi though!
Anytime you're back in Vietnam, hit me up
Thanks for this family.
Bet
Great job, earned a subscriber, i'll be in VN in 2 weeks, I can't wait!!!
I appreciate earning your sub my brotha. Enjoy Vietnam, any questions for me?
Really enjoyed your content brother, thanks
thanks so much my brotha. appreciate your support my brotha
Bro I am going ti vientam on may 1rst, I have not enough money but I am saving now, I am from Honduras, Now I will stay 2 month at least. Thank you Bro, i am following you!
Thanks for the support my brotha. Have a safe trip and if you need anything, just message me. I got ya
Your travel vlogs evoke a sense of nostalgia for places I've never been.
I'm glad you're enjoying them. Definitely a lot more to come. Where have you been in SEA?
@@thestoryofkt Awesome, can't wait! Yes I've been to Thailand and the Philippines!
Vietnam is waiting for you
Hello Kevin, thank you for making this vid. Its very helpful. I was planning to live in Vietnam in the near future. Im vietnamese myself but I live abroad. My plan is to live 5-6 months in VN and the rest in europe. I have bought a small appartment in VN, ocean park 1. With saving deposit in the vietnamese bank I can get monthly around 20 mil vnd (800 usd) without job. Acutally I want to double that monthly income, but Im currently too tired of working 24/7. So I think 20 mil vnd a month is enough, I dont need luxury anyway
I wish you nothing but the best journey back here. I totally agree with you, peace of mind over making money 💰. Hit me up when you're back in town
Yes very helpful information thanks kevvv❤
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They have awesome food..Thx for the vid
Dude I am thinking of making the jump to Vietnam glad to come across a black man to give me some tips. I am thinking of going there in May 2024
Let me know if you need anything.
Lived in Ho Chi Minh City between 2017 and 2019. Best 2 years I have ever spent out of my country
I understand why
A well put together video, an honest review about Hanoi, which I know very well. Cheers from Hai Phong
Thanks for your comment
Many thanks mate, I'll follow these tips
If you have any questions, I got ya. Thanks for watching
how do you get your total to 636... its 300 plus 285 plus 183 plus 45 which is more like 800 (without telecoms)
Nice video Kev oiii
Thanks brotha 🙏🏾
Hi Bro , Thank you for sharing your Wisdom with Us !!!!!
Enjoy a simple and stress-free life at a low cost 👍
For sure, peaceful 😉
😊great video, very informative....thanks 😊
Thank you for sharing your knowledges.
My pleasure brotha. If you need anything about Vietnam
Bro cool video, but why did you put Bai Dinh pagoda that is like in another city about 2 hours from Hanoi. And Hoi An's bridge that is like 18h away from hanoi.. 😅
Thanks my brotha. Those will be their own separate vids. They can't just be glossed over, right??
Hi Kevin
Can you recommend an Estate agent in Tay Ho to rent a flat?
Definitely, multiple I have. Connect with me in the discord and let's chat: discord.com/invite/wM9quU3gVY
May I ask you a question about living around Truc Back or Ba Dinh? Are there any indoor swimming pools open to the public? Here in Australia we call them Aquacentres.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah ask away, whatever you want. I'll answer ya. No public indoor pools in Hanoi that I know of.
Thank you.
It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching my brotha
$200-$300 FOOD PER MONTH YES.NOT PER WEEK.
Thanks
Yo, them pandemic days was rough at first. We stuck it out tho
What up boy!! Yeah we did huh?
I liked your video. I lived in HCMC for 10 years. I am interested in how you still stay there. I know it was getting harder.
I have a work permit
I had one also. Then had a motorbike accident.
But it was getting harder
You just need to find the right places to get a work permit. What happened with your motorbike accident?
@@thestoryofkt I had a blood clot under my skull. The doctor informed my friends I would die that night. But a VN friend paid the doctor and it saved my life. I had half of my skull removed
Hi, great video. Can you comment or do a video on health and dental services?
Sure, what are you looking to know?
hello man my name is Jason i was thinking about moving to Vietnam this year i would to link up with you so you can show me around and give some advice to bro and maybe help find so teaching English position?
Email me: thestoryofkt@gmail.com
mix with the vietnamese and you get the best deals
Totally agree 💯
Please tell me how you are able to get a long term stay in Vietnam. Thank you
A work permit my brotha
Thank you. Glad you found a job.@@thestoryofkt
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What going on with the visas
So, you can get: 30 or 90 days visa.
You re awesome. What about health care?
Appreciate your kinds words brotha. What you want to know?
Any advice for finding an apartment or house for rent if you have a dog, pleaseeeee
Yeah just ask the realtors if they allow dogs. It's pretty easy to find a spot for doggies
Hello from TayHo, Hanoi.
Legit. Yeah I love living in Tay ho. Where you from?
@@thestoryofkt Montreal, Canada
@@scogginsscoggins awesome. How long you lived in Tay Ho?
@@thestoryofkt Hanoi 5 years, TayHo 2 years.
Do you like Hanoi the best or rather somewhere else in Vietnam?
I guessed that
Kevin comes from UK
His accent is English
Great for lean english here 🎉
Glad you like 😁
First, you did not include visa or medical insurance costs. Add another $200-$300/month for those. Also, you need to budget for incidentals and unforeseen expenses. Any foreigner who thinks they can live in Vietnam on less than $2000/month after all expenses are factored in will be living like a bum. Did I mention that medical care in Vietnam is terrible? Aside from that, there's nothing to do in Hanoi. Very boring. It's the most boring city I've been to. And the traffic is extremely dangerous and the food is littered with toxic chemicals. There is no cheap place. Things are cheap for a good reason. It's all about quality and quantity. If you want quality in Vietnam you will pay big. Why not tell people what the cost is of a car in Vietnam? The cost is 2-3X as much as you would pay in the USA.
Thanks for the comment ☺️
Hey brother, I be moving soon to Hanoi and I really need help, i don’t have no one there I would appreciate it if you help out
Yeah of course, what do you need help with?
Thanks for your reply. I need help with getting apartment like studio and was wondering is there are jobs that will get me work permit?
@@roseberry9874 Yeah, I can help you find an area and apartment. What city do you want to live?
I’m thinking of Hanoi. Hey do you’ve WhatsApp or telegram? We can chat on that more
Sorry for the late comment YT is bad about notifications about comments. Yes email me: thestoryofkt@gmail.com and I'll give my phone number.
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Not bad at all, as a single person, you will be living good with $1000 a month, as long you are not womanizer and a weekend drinker, you are more than able to live with this amount!
For sure, you can definitely live here as a single person. I am. Plus, you can find work here as a teacher and live a comfortable life. Stress free.
Is the tap water drinkable in Vietnam ?
No the tap water is not drinkable here in Vietnam
I would call it 'visiting' - not - 'living' - because you have to leave - you can't stay !!! > Their idiotic visa laws suck. If your older retired and don't want to have to leave the country - your screwed. Cambodia is a way better option - or - the Philippines - where both countries speak much more English too. --- The added expenses from the visa runs - offsets the cheaper prices ?!? 🤔
Yes, but the visa runs are an adventure in themselves, right?
If not being able to stay however long you want in a country is “idiotic” then most Countries in the world are idiotic. You’re arguing for no border requirements in any Country because it is idiotic, ie it doesn’t fit your privileged, arrogant, self important view of yourself. If going for a holiday to Europe, Australia, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Phillipines, Thailand, etc once every 3 months is (as you say in your post) too expensive for you then don’t settle in Vietnam. No one will care, especially the Vietnamese authorities- do you think they want people to settle in Vietnam who struggle to afford a $30 bus trip to Cambodia or Laos once a quarter?!
Do u do consultation?
Yup, let's chat
Maybe Kevin teaches English out there
Ha Noi is expensive place to live. It is also very pollution in the world.
Very true my brotha
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Appreciate you Rampage 🙏🏾
did chatgpt make this video man 😂😂😂
Nope, don't believe in that AI voice stuff. Appreciate the comment 😁
i never search for immigrants
ok 👌🏾
Do you translate?
Yeah what are you looking for?
@@thestoryofkt be there in a few weeks need a translator for business, in Hanoi
@@seanymac242 No problem. I'll get someone to help you.