Cost Of Living In Vietnam - My Daily and Monthly Cost Of Living in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 🇻🇳

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  • Here is my cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!
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    Are you wondering how much it costs to live in Vietnam?
    In this video, I break down my cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
    I talk about how much it costs to rent an apartment in Saigon, Vietnam.
    I also break down info about how much it costs for insurance, food and drink, gasoline and everything else here in Saigon, Vietnam.
    So, if you are you thinking about moving to Vietnam and are working out your monthly budget, then hopefully this cost of living video will give you some ideas!
    Are you living in Vietnam?
    Are you planning to come to live in Vietnam?
    How much do you spend every month living in Saigon?
    Do let me know in the comments and hopefully this cost of living in Vietnam video was useful for you!
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  • @livinginphuketthailand
    @livinginphuketthailand  2 роки тому +9

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  • @NiklasLarssonSeglarfan
    @NiklasLarssonSeglarfan Рік тому +20

    When I lived in Vietnam I had a bright yellow motorbike... I can't tell you how many times I was happy over the fact how easy it was to spot it in an ocean of hundreds of motorbikes 😂

  • @paulhinton8699
    @paulhinton8699 2 роки тому +32

    I am shocked. I am obviously living in the wrong place.

    • @lucianjj
      @lucianjj Рік тому +2

      I agree!! 🤣 oops. I am starting my passport soon and Da Nang is where I want to live.

  • @Dizdoze
    @Dizdoze Рік тому +13

    I'll be in Saigon for a month in October and this realllly gives a nice perspective as to if I like it enough making it longer term in the future. Great content, well done explanations!

  • @darrenjones2983
    @darrenjones2983 2 роки тому +6

    Great video Mike so cheap more than Thailand! I was in Penang last week and surprised how cheap the fuel is I filled 125cc motorbike tank up to the brim from empty and it only cost 6 ringit $1.45

  • @hungcuongnguyen293
    @hungcuongnguyen293 2 роки тому +6

    Pho 24 is more for Westerners than for Vietnamese . We prefer the authentic taste of Pho at local restaurants

  • @missmugo1213
    @missmugo1213 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this informative video,looking forward to moving there next month,Same City you're in

  • @BBond88
    @BBond88 Рік тому

    Great info, cheers mate 🍻

  • @Winedawg2564
    @Winedawg2564 Рік тому +10

    My buddy that I know rents a luxury apartment in Massachusetts that's the exact same size for for $3,000 USD per month. And that's just rent. Not even factoring in the other expenses. Ridiculous!!

  • @ThisIsJoe11
    @ThisIsJoe11 Рік тому +1

    Moving to Vietnam in June! Love this video!

  • @ninja.teacher
    @ninja.teacher Рік тому +2

    This is quite an accurate budget based on my experience and what our English teachers tell us.

  • @ScotKuykendall-zy9rj
    @ScotKuykendall-zy9rj Рік тому +1

    Love the video...nice work.

  • @ThinkAndSaySomethingStupid
    @ThinkAndSaySomethingStupid 2 роки тому +10

    As a Vietnamese, I monthly cost 4000k about 160$ including eating, accommodation and other unforeseen situations.

    • @mr.anguahtete8447
      @mr.anguahtete8447 2 роки тому

      Wow, where can I rent that cheap

    • @ThinkAndSaySomethingStupid
      @ThinkAndSaySomethingStupid 2 роки тому +1

      @@mr.anguahtete8447 You can rent a room cost 4000k and live with 3 roomates. The price is also different from staying with landlord or not. However, I need to note that the room with cheap price will not include air-conditioner and other services like daily cleaning.

    • @BL-db6xt
      @BL-db6xt 2 роки тому +2

      Oh Yeah. How big is the swimming pool at your place. How clean is the toilet/kitchen ? How spacious is the room. Your privacy, noise level, safe hood, ...
      Is a banana sweeter than a chili. Is a chili spicier than a banana ?

  • @BDet1989
    @BDet1989 2 роки тому +8

    Great breakdown of cost. I am moving to Saigon in a few weeks. Would love to meet up.

  • @rosariahi
    @rosariahi Рік тому +1

    Thx for this info, last time in VN was in 2002. Will soon visit again from the US.

  • @francisjacquart9618
    @francisjacquart9618 Рік тому +5

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS INVALUABLE INFORMATION. I AM A RETIREE AND LIFE IN VIETNAM, ACCORDING TO YOUR BREAKDOWN, SEEMS PRETTY CHEAP, WHICH IS AMAZING AS COMPARED TO HERE IN CANADA WHERE I LIVE! IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE MOVING THERE. MY PROFUSE THANKS AGAIN FOR INFORMING US SUCH IN DETAILS! LOVE AND TAKE CARE!

    • @iamvietnamese74
      @iamvietnamese74 Рік тому

      I much agree Francis! I too live in Canada (Ontario) and it's ridiculous how expensive it is to live here. There is zero comparison between the two for all expenses, both fixed and variable. I would love to move to VN! Maybe one day! :)

    • @devotedtravelers
      @devotedtravelers Рік тому +1

      We are from Canada as well! Went to visit Vietnam few months ago, and absolutely loved that country

  • @danieladisi1685
    @danieladisi1685 Рік тому +3

    l am planning to come to Vietnam early next year for a visit. l am Daniel Adisi from Ghana. Nice videos

  • @fongluu
    @fongluu Рік тому +2

    for getting lost in bike park, maybe try to use airtag ? nice and informative vid. Thanks mate

  • @denis4072
    @denis4072 3 місяці тому

    I watches many UA-cam videos in regards to cost of living in Vietnam and what you shown seem to be the magic numbers as from others.

  • @LongThanh-ew4tf
    @LongThanh-ew4tf Рік тому +1

    $1120 HCMC $850 Hanoi. smaller city $700. Pay cash for a condo $300 less

  • @waynepottinger8032
    @waynepottinger8032 Рік тому +1

    Just met you for the first time and really love you content. Keep it real and hope you see you soon….

  • @petergregory5537
    @petergregory5537 Рік тому +2

    If you can’t park your bike in the same place all the time, take a picture of where you parked it. Make sure the yellow signs are in your picture

  • @nonononono4553
    @nonononono4553 Рік тому

    Could not be more helpful! Thank you.

  • @subtronik9311
    @subtronik9311 2 роки тому +3

    Based on scientific research from Norway and the USA, ideal sauna temperatures are around 80° C. Your sauna was 49° which is way too low. If 80° is too hot, best method is to start around 70° and inscrease the time and temp incrementally to around 80° and around 15-20 minutes, but not to overdo it if it's too difficult. There's plenty of superb analysis of the excellent health benefits of saunas on UA-cam. If a hotel or house management doesn't maintain high temperatures for saunas it means they have no idea how hot saunas are meant to be. They do take a while to heat up though.

  • @marmieguainejeffery420
    @marmieguainejeffery420 Рік тому +2

    We are planning to come in Vietnam next month for tourist .I am Marmie Jeffery from Philippines. 😘Thank you for your informative videos.

  • @trungpham9763
    @trungpham9763 Рік тому +3

    Of course that’s an awesome deal: I will b over there in January next year bro

  • @homer2384
    @homer2384 Рік тому

    Thanks man!

  • @keyser_sozeevil_genius1152
    @keyser_sozeevil_genius1152 Рік тому

    Amazing!

  • @chautiendung
    @chautiendung Рік тому +6

    In the USA it’s cost $1000.00 just for 1 bedroom apartment without any activity like pool, etc. I’m move to VN for my retirement.👍

    • @livinginphuketthailand
      @livinginphuketthailand  Рік тому +2

      It's definitely good value for money here!

    • @philipnguyen3107
      @philipnguyen3107 Рік тому +3

      The only problem you have to watch your back all the time. A lot of rich but so many more poor . you can't feel comfortable . good luck you all.

    • @DougPVlogs
      @DougPVlogs Рік тому +1

      In Vancouver BC you sleep in the windowless laundry room next to the washer and dryer on a cot. That's why I now vlog from Mexico.

  • @achanandhi6333
    @achanandhi6333 Рік тому +1

    Nice video

  • @brallorbow6703
    @brallorbow6703 Рік тому +6

    Extremely affordable. In Thailand you have to double that for the kind of life you are living.

    • @destroygaryfunky7053
      @destroygaryfunky7053 Рік тому +1

      @brallor,...I live in Thailand and do so on about equally with this video,.....Maybe you're living in BKK where things tend to be significantly more costly than here in Pattaya. I've lived here for over 9 years and think I'm pretty comfortable actually. I don't drink so I save a good deal,.and I'm not a party animal, appreciating quiet evenings with the gf,....or an occasional hookup via social networking. Cheers.

    • @jonathanluong4855
      @jonathanluong4855 Рік тому

      @@destroygaryfunky7053is it true from your experience cost of living in Chiang Mai will like be less expensive than Phuket, also? I like South East Asia, a lot especially Viet Nam and Thailand, but still undecided of where to retire.

  • @mb4308
    @mb4308 Рік тому

    Hi Mike thanks forv sharing this video, for me its the best one for information on what i need , im from Liverpool and its not good i want to go to Vietnam and your viideo is the best 👍,im like you i dont drink a lot , if i get there i will let you know ,

  • @estherfromasia
    @estherfromasia 2 роки тому +2

    great. u have become my online english teacher

    • @livinginphuketthailand
      @livinginphuketthailand  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I can be helpful!

    • @estherfromasia
      @estherfromasia 2 роки тому +1

      @@livinginphuketthailand Your content about Vietnam is useful too. Keep up the good work. If you are in HCMC I would like to invite u to have coffee with me

    • @livinginphuketthailand
      @livinginphuketthailand  2 роки тому +1

      @@estherfromasia sure, sounds good! You can contact me via FB or via email. My email address is in the ABOUT section of the channel 👌

  • @tommy3464
    @tommy3464 Рік тому +1

    You living a good deal. Thank you for telling us

  • @markholland6657
    @markholland6657 2 роки тому +4

    I lived there quite comfortably for around $1000 a month in Phu My Hung...

    • @livinginphuketthailand
      @livinginphuketthailand  2 роки тому +1

      Absolutely, you can live very well for around $1000. Plenty of room to save and invest. 👌

    • @markholland6657
      @markholland6657 2 роки тому +1

      @@livinginphuketthailand will be interested to have a chat with you about marketing when I get over there... great vids as always Mike!

    • @livinginphuketthailand
      @livinginphuketthailand  2 роки тому +1

      👌😎

  • @PerfectSense77
    @PerfectSense77 Рік тому +3

    Wow, I'm really surprised by how cheap it is, particularly the rent.

  • @christophersimmons983
    @christophersimmons983 Рік тому

    Nice following your page brother

  • @linapham8375
    @linapham8375 Рік тому +1

    Cheap for the people who earn $US/ Euro...but for local people, it is expensive.

  • @dggg5892
    @dggg5892 Рік тому +2

    I have been going through bouts of depression here in the US I’ve been wanting to move somewhere like that to 1- get away from these miserable Americans, 2-Afford a living and get in shape, 3-Reset my life financially, mentally, and physically I wonder if moving to a place like Vietnam would be a good idea

    • @daemeonation3018
      @daemeonation3018 Рік тому +1

      Amen, buddy. I lived in (not Vietnam) all over Asia since 2002 and came back here in 2019. I don't even have the energy to move off the bed anymore. I just took a job teaching English online so I can get up the money to go back to a part of the world where people a lot more friendly and a little more sane. Good luck. Maybe I will see you out there.

  • @alimk302
    @alimk302 Рік тому +1

    Hello Mike I have a job offer from a university in Vietnam, and I am now employed in Germany with a respectable wage. Even if the proposed income is lower than in Germany, when I look at the cost of living, I can clearly see that Vietnam is a lot more affordable place to live. Moving to Vietnam might enable me to increase my savings. Are you in accord with me?

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +1

    Hello Michael,
    Welcome you to this place

  • @deadinsidethough
    @deadinsidethough Рік тому +2

    Well. Ik where I'm moving to when I become a software engineer

  • @AnderWestgaard
    @AnderWestgaard Рік тому +2

    I’m moving

  • @hellsente7826
    @hellsente7826 9 місяців тому

    The trucks and industrial zones around Riverside were enough to rule it out for me... but advertised prices were for about 8 million/month for nice two bedroom suites. I see 10 million around Tan Hung or Phu My Hung. It looks like you're paying for high end D7 and stuck out in the badlands a bit.
    I prefer living a bit more simply. Similar lifestyle with less glitz and glamor for less than mười triệu đồng (

  • @Bruski68.
    @Bruski68. Рік тому

    The question of whether Vietnam, is getting more expensive or not is the wrong question to ask, as every where, is getting more expensive, the question should be, is Vietnam getting more expensive than every where else, faster or slower than every where else.

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +2

    Water rate 500 Pounds a year in London

  • @chunpak1811
    @chunpak1811 2 роки тому +2

    Do you rent your motorbike? Or did you buy? If rent, what is the rental cost?

  • @cristoff3
    @cristoff3 Рік тому +2

    Nice, clear, and straight to the point.
    Spent a lot of time in Asia but haven't visited Vietnam yet, so im considering a move to somewhere sometime this year.. who knows, maybe Vietnam...
    In your opinion, how does Saigon compare to Ho Chi Minh?

    • @livinginphuketthailand
      @livinginphuketthailand  Рік тому +3

      Saigon and Ho Chi Minh City are the same place mate!!!

    • @cristoff3
      @cristoff3 Рік тому +1

      @@livinginphuketthailand lol serious?! well that shows my lack of knowledge on vietnam then eh 🤣

    • @jonathanluong4855
      @jonathanluong4855 Рік тому

      @@livinginphuketthailandwhat do you think about the cost of living in a smaller city in My Tho in the heart of The Mekong Delta in Viet Nam? Any experience living there, yet? Do you you monthly budget would be less expensive than $1,000 USD! I am currently living in California and want to retire in My Tho, Viet Nam.

  • @mamakodoon9711
    @mamakodoon9711 Рік тому +1

    Perfect…

  • @ilkerci1
    @ilkerci1 Рік тому +1

    When you live another cities it will be differently much?Ex:Danang city

  • @thebloodytruth326
    @thebloodytruth326 Рік тому

    wow, really cool video

  • @benle9020
    @benle9020 Рік тому +2

    Hi, is that rent price for long term lease only? Would I be able to get that price if I only rent for 1 month, or 3 months? (planning to hop from region to region around VN)

    • @LongThanh-ew4tf
      @LongThanh-ew4tf Рік тому

      1 year $150 6 months 160 3 months 170 1 month 180 monthly 20 to 30% more daily 40 to 50%. Hope this helps

  • @psg8802
    @psg8802 Рік тому

    Great video - very informative! What are good salaries for U.K. expats??

    • @perspicaciouscritic
      @perspicaciouscritic Рік тому

      @psg8802
      I don't think you got an answer because it depends on the type of work you're after. It would benefit to connect with a recruiter on LinkedIn and ask them, instead.

  • @cameronsmith1716
    @cameronsmith1716 2 роки тому +3

    Very affordable..compare that to UK costs to live like that, where's my 1 way flight at.. :D

  • @clivephillip1178
    @clivephillip1178 Рік тому +1

    hi Mike thank for your info I willl love to visit Vietnam soon and need a good hotel can u help me thank you

  • @gardenisfun8602
    @gardenisfun8602 Рік тому +3

    Amazing arbitrage living.

  • @springteen3743
    @springteen3743 Рік тому

    So the health insurance covers eye and dental? Thanks

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +3

    Health insurance out there rip tourists off to me quite expensive

  • @chriscavanaugh4575
    @chriscavanaugh4575 Рік тому

    I am moving there!!!!!!

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +1

    It's good to own the motorbike easy to get around

  • @healingnarcissism_
    @healingnarcissism_ 7 місяців тому

    are those hot water behind you or cold? are you in V now or Phuket (like channel)

  • @fatmanslim4592
    @fatmanslim4592 Рік тому +3

    as a vietnamese grown up in canada since 91, iv been meaning to travel back. But iv never traveled in my life and solo traveling for the first time is anxiety inducing lol. But maybe i'll get around to it at some point.

    • @homer2384
      @homer2384 Рік тому

      When will you get here? I can help you if you need some help here

    • @johnjohn6208
      @johnjohn6208 Рік тому

      im 51 and had never left the US until last year i traveled to vietnam by myself. it was the best experience and truly opened my eyes.

  • @TheSiamerican
    @TheSiamerican 2 роки тому +6

    can you really find a 2 br flat in UK for only twice that of VIet Nam? In most US cities the factor is closer to 4X & 5X these days, and I always assumed UK was at par or more expensive than much of the US.

    • @paulw1158
      @paulw1158 2 роки тому +2

      You've got to be looking at a starting price of about £2k ($2400) for a two bedroom flat on the outskirts of London, if that helps
      Source: Rightmove

    • @livinginphuketthailand
      @livinginphuketthailand  2 роки тому +5

      In Newcastle, my home town you can find a 2 bed place for around that price yes. I wouldn't be anywhere near the quality of my current apartment however. You're looking at £650 mininum for two bed unfurnished terraced house.

    • @russthomas02
      @russthomas02 Рік тому +1

      3 bed house where I live in South Wales starts at around £110 per week or around £95 per week for a 2 bed flat. But who wants to live in South Wales . I would say we need £250 a week or £1k a month just to cover rent and all bills /expenses and that’s without anything else like food , car or mobile etc

  • @tookallyourmoney
    @tookallyourmoney 2 роки тому +4

    So this is possibly the more expensive city in VN one should expect a tad less in other regions?

  • @brianstephen2581
    @brianstephen2581 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Mike
    do i just need an evisa to enter Cambodia just now?
    thanks

  • @lewismaberly2488
    @lewismaberly2488 Рік тому

    Hi Mike who is your mobile provider that you got that phone deal through?

  • @Disillusioned2022
    @Disillusioned2022 2 роки тому +3

    These videos are great, but pointless for me. As an Australian - it's next to impossible to move to Vietnam long term.

  • @michaelokatakyieafrifa8590
    @michaelokatakyieafrifa8590 Рік тому

    I would like to teach English language and literature in Vietnam. I'm from Ghana. You have any help? Thanks.

  • @Muphet
    @Muphet Рік тому

    So many things seem so cheap. How does Vietnam afford to have so many "very well furnished" offices when they provide such cheap services? I always wondered that

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +1

    in London you will pay one thousand Pounds a month rent

  • @wwerty234
    @wwerty234 Рік тому

    Is it hard to get a visa to live there?

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +1

    internet broadband is 500 Pounds a year in London

    • @GiangHoang-hd8uk
      @GiangHoang-hd8uk Рік тому

      In Vietnam 4-5G internet on smart phone 25usd/ year. 24/7 at anywhere until forrest and island or oil plaform at sea. Also see video on youtub

  • @whatsname2649
    @whatsname2649 Рік тому +2

    Good video! Strangely enough I come up with a number very close to yours but not item wise. Less rent, more food, ins., etc. Only I'm calculating for 2. Doesn't effect rent & electric, more for food, transportation, clothes. Gym, entertainment, moot. We like to eat & wander. Booze, beer, wine at home; cheap. Very low rent in indigenous area, not much English, 5 fl. walk up, nothing near by, stores, transportation. None of think is a problem. Most foreigners NEVER get just how inexpensive one can live in Vietnam! I emphasize the word inexpensive, because it implies inferiority. I don't see it that way. Clean, well lit & secure. Works for us. Vietnam ❤👍🇻🇳🥢🏠🏝️

  • @mrclarkson3812
    @mrclarkson3812 9 місяців тому

    I preparing to move to Vietnam to be with my Vietnamese girlfriend about a 1.5 hours south of Ho Chi Minh ,will these cost be much cheaper..She has her own house her father built!

  • @freemanpankrat9225
    @freemanpankrat9225 4 місяці тому

    I see you riding motorcycles, do you need a license for that? If you do, what is the process.

  • @shafiarrana520
    @shafiarrana520 Рік тому

    What is the name of the apartment??

  • @spokess570
    @spokess570 2 роки тому +3

    Was that kill bill riding the scooter 🛵? 🤣

  • @jimdean294
    @jimdean294 Рік тому +1

    Jesus I wish I could figure out how to have my company pay me to work from home and live in Vietnam the shit I could do

  • @howardphung281
    @howardphung281 Рік тому +1

    $100/month for health insurance? What is the coverage?

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +1

    Michael accents is British

  • @tramhicks1215
    @tramhicks1215 Рік тому +3

    You buy food in market and cook is cheaper

  • @stuh9584
    @stuh9584 5 місяців тому

    Youd be paying 3x rent in the UK for a 2 bed flat now 😞

  • @WalterPetrovic
    @WalterPetrovic Рік тому +1

    Do you need a license to drive an electric bike or a scooter or vespa-style motorbike?

  • @robertlachmayer7460
    @robertlachmayer7460 Рік тому

    How unch is a steak

  • @williamlundstrom1062
    @williamlundstrom1062 2 роки тому +1

    You did not include the visa cost.

  • @e49grafix
    @e49grafix Рік тому +1

    you never mention your visa renewals cost

    • @HaiNguyen-ep2dr
      @HaiNguyen-ep2dr Рік тому

      He has his own company... so renew every 2-3 years.

  • @gabrieldufresne8272
    @gabrieldufresne8272 Рік тому +1

    so cheap i have enought real estate i could retired for the rest of my live with almost 10x this budget

    • @udishomer5852
      @udishomer5852 Рік тому

      1. That's not his entire budget.
      Add to that clothes, shoes, laptop, cellphone, gadgets, household items, a motorcycle/car, toiletries, cleaning products, visa costs, family visits, vacations, extra costs if you have a girlfriend.
      2. Why don't you retire?

  • @worldchanges10
    @worldchanges10 Рік тому

    Less than my SSA check but too hot for me

  • @shadowsideadventures1334
    @shadowsideadventures1334 Рік тому +1

    Are u hiring lol

  • @claudecahen6780
    @claudecahen6780 3 місяці тому

    You are pretty thrifty…..

  • @vipulkamboj
    @vipulkamboj Рік тому

    Awesome video! Very informative. I am moving to Saigon in a month and this is super useful. Please share me your email ID. I need some inf9ormation.