Insanely cheap and good quality as well. Imagine living in Vietnam and working (from distance in your laptop) for a European or UK company which means getting paid in euro or pounds which are even stronger than the USD. You could save an insane amount of money while living a good quality life.
Not impossible as long as you have a residential address for tax purposes. But pretty soon companies will start giving out about GDPR and find some excuses.
I've encouraged a few of my younger friends from the States to go overseas and teach English; I did it myself from 1984-1987 in Japan and I was in my early 30s. Great experience, and while the cost of living in Japan was much higher than Vietnam ever has been, the salaries were proportionately higher as well for teaching. And I was able to save money to bring back to the States, as well. Unfortunately, most people (younger folks even) remain much too attached to family and familiarity and the prospect of living overseas, while exciting, remains daunting for most folks. Oh, well...choose you life I always say.
@@Birdylockso i saved a considerable amount--which was why I stayed on another six months after my wife and daughter returned. Except...our daughter's American school wasn't cheap and what we might have saved went to her considerably expensive middle-school tuition.
@@Biolo-G_KJ any non-romance language is going to be more difficult for a westerner; no common words...sleep...dormir...etc. VIetnamese, FIlipino, Thai...all quite alien but eminently worth studying and learning.
My guy that might have worked in the 80s where the economies were booming. Not sure if you noticed but the economies world wide aren't doing too good right now and people can't afford basic survival let alone traveling the world. They quite literally cannot afford to choose their life as you always say. This has nothing to do with attachment or thing being daunting we just live in a different world now. Absolute ignorant boomer take.
I was in South Vietnam during the war (1969-70). I returned in 2000 and in 2013. I have friends there, some who are in the Vietnamese army. I have a very positive view of the country and the Vietnamese people. I hope that I can one day return once all this Covid19 crap is over with.
We were traveling all over Vietnam over a year ago and left right before the pandemic hit the world. At first, I was very apprehensive about safety, sanitation, service, etc, but was pleasantly surprised that everything exceeded expectations. One thing is to watch out for taxi drivers in Hanoi. He charged us 420,000 dong from Noi Bai airport to Hanoi Opera House. The reverse trip on Grab cost about a third. But Other than this, we can't wait to come back.
You got lucky - I went to Hanoi on early December 2022 and I got totally ripped off by a shady taxi driver. He originally stated 500,000 dong which was comparable to the hotel taxi. So I agreed. Middle of the way he said he had to look up the address of the hotel and increased the price to 700,000 dong - I had no choice as I was already in middle of nowhere at midnight with heavy rain. Last time I am taking taxi in VN - only grab.
@J D well, depend what palces you visit and how much you spend. I hang with Vietnamise friends and girls, we always use local places for eat or fun. I was ok with 1000USD per month. ofcourse, the girls will always find a cheaper place and they will bargen for me. Cheap place dont need to mean bad place. That is why I love Vietnam and people there. It is easy to spend money if you are in downtown, hanging with people whihc will rip you off as you are white.. I was work till 17.00h, so, not so many time to spend outside as everything is done at 20-21.00. I notice that they dring very fast so we finish even sooner. I live and work in Cu Chi, not so many expencive places there.
@J D mate, Tiger beer and local vege + local pork or beef meat are cheap in Cu Chi. They do not import. girls are also domestic ;) it is all about that.
I used to live just west of Ba Trieu street and east of the Ho Bay Mau lake in Hanoi, and there was this old lady I used to go to for lunch before work. I'd pay 20k VND (a little less than $1) for a plate of dried fish, chicken, pork, these meat/veggie rolls, rice, and whatever else I wanted. More often than not I couldn't finish my plate, and I felt bad, until I discovered the lady had take-out boxes. So I'd go there midday for lunch and have leftovers for dinner. This was about a 2 minute walk from my Vietnamese-style apartment. Good times.
Can eat well 15 to 50k every single day at least 100 places in Hanoi locals might pay 30 instead of 35k for rice chicken pork eggs tofu a couple veggies more than u can eat, somtimes 2 meals for 30k
Hi Alex, I am Vietnamese. I am impressed to see you eating with chopsticks and enjoyed the local food. I am very picky with food. I cook most of my Vietnamese food every day. I often get sick when I eat out. I don’t know why even in American restaurants that is why I don’t eat out. I love to cook. I like to cook food from different countries. For each country I visit I bought a cook book and start cooking. I found that each country has it own delicious food. International food is my love.
Da Nang is also known as beach paradise. I was there for 2 weeks and had the best time of my life for a fraction of a cost. People are friendly, food is exceptionally out of this world and the scenery is breath taking. Great place, highly recommended. If you can live there with a long term visa, more power to you !
Wow, Vietnam has changed SO much since I was there in the '90's!!!! ...But the people remain so friendly. Thanks heaps for this breakdown of costs. I consider it a place to settle down in yrs to come :-)
You're like the only foreigner i've seen on youtube who's not getting price gouged and has a decent looking place, good on you, subscribed! Say are small affordable units like yours common and is there a name for them like there is over here where they're known as micro-units?
Example: 1. Morning: bánh mì 15.000-30.000 VNĐ (1.000VNĐ = 1k), coffee 15-25k 2. Some fruits for better life: 15-25k/kg guava, 20-30k/dragon or 12-15k/kg banana... 3. Lunch: 30-35k for rice + meat/fish + vegtable. Its for full lunch in local restaurant; Or hủ tiếu - bánh canh - bún riêu - bún thịt nướng: 30-40k. There is one local market near Bùi Viện street- Nguyễn Thái Bình market ưith many local restaurant there for you choosing. 4. Dinner: cơm sườn/ cơm tấm (broken rice with grill meat/ chicken): 30-50k -> (free for ice tea in south of Vietnam and Sai Gon). 5. Beer or coffee for relax after working day: 15k - 100k depend where you enjoy it 🙂
I’m a Vietnamese. I lived in Saigon until 2008 and moved to the US. I came back to visit my country in 2018. I like your video. You have been living pretty affordable life in Saigon and you know very well about Saigon. Your bowl of noodle looks so yummy making me feeling hungry 😋 I like your channel a lot. I subscribed it.
Yes its very affordable in VN i can't wait to return when the air corridor reopens i seem to give more money away to the poor than spend on myself. I can't believe more westerners dont go to VN because it truly is an amazing country and such friendly people. 🙏
Hey bro! I was looking on RUclips "Monthly cost of living in Phu Quoc, Vietnam" and came across your video. So interesting! I made cost of living videos on Da Nang, Nha Trang, Saigon and Phu Quoc as well on my channel! But your point of view is different and very interesting. Thanks so much for taking your time to create these videos! I know the time and effort it takes. Truly admire what you do!!
@@ninja.teacher Thank you,I was worried about this! My 14-year-old son and I were going to meet up with my Vietnamese girlfriend and her daughter 13-year-old daughter ...And take some trains to move around the country as well as go on a (Halong bay )3-day cruise(spelling may not be right) Any tips or advice??? Any would-be appreciated!
Had an all expenses paid year long vacation there in the late 1960s. Airport was real busy. Got to roam the countryside and visit various cities. Was glad to come home.
After covid clears eventually. I want to go back to Vietnam. Rent an apartment for three months. I was there in 2014 for 5 weeks. Loved the food the people and the beautiful photo opportunities.
Praying that the border will open very soon. I have a job at HCM district 7 but due to pandemic I’m stuck. Thank you for the video it helps me a lot. Thumbs up 👍
Really appreciate your videos that showed pretty much about my country, the city and the living cost. I’m living in Hcmc and the cost here is also reasonable for me, as a Vietnamese. Happy that you have great experience here ♥️
I'm a local and I even haven't been to some of the places in your video 😮. I'll check them out soon. Thanks for the finds. A great, informative video, as always. Welcome to Da Nang City ^^
@@joeGuizan I do live here in Danang. Not a majority of Vietnamese are good at English but mostly the younger generation like me is better at English than the older
@@teachertrung2347 thanks.... in my bucket list to live in Vietnam for a few months in near future... if I find an ideal community with youth and children eager to learn spoken English, would love to share for free.
Hi. This was a lovely video. I am a South African with a professional degree and 25 years of teaching experience. I am not originally an English teacher but I have taught English before. I am not that interested in teaching in China and have been looking into alternatives. Vietnam looks great. I have a young teenage daughter and she would (obviously) need to come with me (she's home-schooled). Do you know of any teachers who bring families/dependents along?
Thank you Ninja. I am Vietnamese Canadian, my daughter was borned in Canada, just finished her high school. What University, College , degree is required in order for her to become an English language teacher ?. We have been to Saigon, Nha Trang, and Vung Tau 2 times. Hope that we will be back again for foodssss and beaches. Liked and Subcribed your posting.
@Lisa An you realize that foreigners come in different colors as well right? I am a latino and my skin color is brown. Anyone can travel, not just white people.
I'm from the Philippines and currently teaching Vietnamese online. They're very humble, kind and generous. I've heard that Da Nang is an expensive place to live. Can you mention any downsides of living there? I'm planning to go there too in December
OMG That noodle dish!!!! I would move there just for that!! Excellent video!! I'm ready to retire and plan to spend lots of time in Vietnam!! Thank you!!
It looks like a very pleasant and affordable place to retire. I'm working in Saudi Arabia right now and I'll try to visit Da Nang before my contract ends since it's much closer than traveling from my home in Florida.
@JD, I have read your posts in these comments and I haven't found One positive post, NOT one! Why? Do you truly hate the world and life so much? I hope something good comes to your life soon so you can be happier. Blessings! ☺
Nice video. I spent a couple of months in Vietnam in late 2019, just before the pandemic struck. I wish I'd done what you're doing now when I was your age. Roads not taken, etc.
Thanks for inforich videos. I we been to Vietnam many Times and hope can come soon again. Vietnam is amazing country. Vietnamese people are very friendly honestly and nice. Vietnam is 40% cheaper than Thailand. Thailand is world's brothel BOOMBOOM country. I love Vietnam I miss Vietnam I respect Vietnam CAM ON
Is there anything besides coffee that you can get in these coffee shops. What are you paying for wifi or are you using free wifi at the coffee shops? What do you pay for phone service?
Seems excellent: what we want to know, income vs expenses (& so, savings?), & nicely-referenced (0:00 to 13:21). And presented by the engaging Alex - I'm looking forward to watching this! Vietnam, and in particular beachside Danang, often comes to mind as an attractive possible ESL teaching environment. Keep it up, Ninja Teacher, you might get us all there, yet! :)
Amazing! Im gonna start my journey in Hanoi and try to stay there for a year at least but i def would like to try Da Nang too! Seems more fun to ride on two wheels on the Da Nang streets!
Thanks making this video. Just wondering about taxes and how their healthcare system works? Do they universal healthcare or do you need to take out private? Cheers
Tax is rather low comparing to western contries. There is no universal healthcare, but there is public health insurance. But since healthcare is pretty cheap, many people tend to pay extra for better private service. Dental care is the most competitive service in vietnam, hence the dental care tourism from foreign contries
The last time i watched your videos was 2 years ago and this is the first since then, need to catch up on all your videos. I'm Vietnamese from Australia and used to return every year except for the last 2 years because Covid-19
Great video thank you so much because I do have Vietnam on my list of places I want to go in southeast Asia at Vietnam is one of my top ones to go. And I want to inquire about the teaching English how do I find out about that
Hi, do you get an international driver license to ride the moped? or you took the test in VN to get the license? And if so, what is the process? Thanks.
Don't worry about that for driver license very easily you come to Police Station and you show up Your driver🚗 license in USA 🇺🇸 And there give you VN license And you can drive 🚗..the car 🚗 And Autobicycle ..
What is your comment in reference to? I know the book and seen apocalypse now. Interesting comment so I'm trying to figure where you are going with it.
@@squirrelattackspidy 9:44, there's a sign "Heart of Darkness" in the bar. Nice touch with its historical reference to a book that Apocalypse Now was based upon. In a bar, in Vietnam.
Thank you for the video and the information. I'm about 10 years away from retirement and looking at all the options. Just one question, how do know where you can park your scooter? Is there a no parking zone? Or can you park anywhere as long as it doesn't block the entrance to a business?
You can park it everywhere, normally if you go to places like coffee, restaurant, supermarket,hospital,...they have a space for your motorbike. They will look after your motorbike, but always make sure to keep eyes on it yourself. Cheers!
If you want to make over 5000 a month, you should work in Hanoi or HCMC. Danang is fab if u r content with 2000 to 4000 and want to pay 200 to 400 in rent but likely 80% make under 3000 there. I know guys making 4000 for 18 hours at day jobs in Hanoi with medical insurance and sometimes free housing. Danang is a better place to live but HCMC and Hanoi have more money. Even Long Bien and Bac Ninh are more lucrative. But with Hoi An and the beaches, Danang is a great place to live with much less traffic and better air quality.
Thanks- great video. What’s the tipping situation in Vietnam? 15% in bars and restaurants or is it already factored into the prices you provided? Thanks
Tips is not common in Vietnam. Westerner and american bring this etiquette to Vietnam. If you go to a bar where they have guys/girls working to pour your drinks, then maybe you can tips them at the end. For restaurants, especially local mom/pop shops, you don’t have to tips. I’ve visited Vietnam twice a year for many years, as Vietnamese American, that’s what I did. All based on how you feel or your generosity, as I sometimes would tips a nice server. They don’t make that much in those restaurants. If you want to experience real Vietnamese food and culture, local shops have better authentic taste than some big restaurants.
Sorry I just want to say even tips is not common in VN, 10% is a good treat for the servers cause they have to work very hard . Salary is not enough for even modest life.
My Step father did three tours bombing all over Central and North Vietnam...He never talked about where he hit or any of his missions...he REFUSED to sign my early permission slip for me to join the military...wow...he went off on me....I just came back from that god forsaken place...I'll be damned if you wind out over there, too !!! He made me wait one year...by then the war was totally over...He never let his hatred of the Viet Cong and the NVA leave his heart...I was way more open minded, due to my Mother , who survived WW 2 Germany as a child...She counseled me that it was the everyday people who truly suffered the horrors of war, not the rich and powerful...I saw things in other countries during my time in the service...I always applied her philosophy to the areas I was operating in...Bless the Vietnamese people for bouncing back and becoming one of Southeast Asia's best self -sufficient country....
The cost of living will be significantly higher in the bigger cities like Hanoi and especially Saigon, at least where rent is concerned. And what about health insurance?
Great stuff Alex. We unfortunately have a new variant and many destinations are imposing bans but hopefully all will be well soon into the new year... Vietnam is calling my name 🙊😂
Are you still in Vietnam? Wondering when I'll be able to fly there and travel freely hmmmm. I've been wanting to go. Seems like a more adventurous place to go (and cost less) than Thailand. The plan is to make my home base in Vietnam for a few months, and explore the surrounding provinces during weekends.
Hey man! There is a possibility of me going to teach French in Hanoi next year in an international school. I'm currently living in Colombia with my girlfriend. She is a learning support teacher at the same school as me. She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters in Education, speaks Spanish and English. Would she need to do the TEFL to find a job teaching English, even with experience teaching in an international school in Bogota? Thanks!
That's exciting! Whether or not the Master's in Education will be accepted by the Vietnamese government for a work permit depends on if it gives her qualified teacher status in the country she obtained it in. For example: being a licensed teacher in a US state, QTS in the UK, or PGCE worldwide. If it's not one of these she will likely have to get a TEFL. She can consider an online TEFL as she already has teaching experience so the teaching practicum wouldn't be as important. We offer an online TEFL you can consider: ninjateacher.com
The way Vietnam charges you for your cost of living there is just a fraction of what it costs in Europe and America. Vietnamese people are not materialistic like others in capitalist countries. Otherwise, they would charge you big time.
That’s better living than most places in North America for that cost per month!!!! Thanks for the video gives people a different perspective of life!!! Most North American living right now paying more and getting less quality of life.
What I’m curious about is if there are any professions other than tefl. The country is very beautiful and I want to work out a way to be able to afford it but if the only job I’ll be able to work as a native English speaker is tefl, which I’m not qualified to do, I may have a more difficult time. Hope someone can answer!
_"What I’m curious about is if there are any professions other than tefl."_ The short answer is other than medical professionals working as instructors no. Many of those that want to live there but not teach English, which can be a grind, go the "digital nomad" route. This was easier in the past when a DL (tourist) visa only required a visa run (trip outside the country) every three months but that's recently been changed with the addition of monthly check-ins at immigration offices. The nature of work has greatly changed over the last year and full-time remote has become much more common. If you could get such a job and marry a Vietnamese citizen which would secure you a TRC (temporary residency card) you could live a very comfortable life anywhere in Viet Nam.
If you working on IT field, you will have many opportunities in Đa Nang city, btw Da Nang need more experts in high tech, especially who had international expirience
I have friends making 10 to 20k a month working remotely for major tech companies I know some writers for tv and movies that have made over 10 million It depends on your education, skill, talent and business acumen. A few good connections help.
Insanely cheap and good quality as well. Imagine living in Vietnam and working (from distance in your laptop) for a European or UK company which means getting paid in euro or pounds which are even stronger than the USD. You could save an insane amount of money while living a good quality life.
Yeah, but there is like a 6 hour time difference.
For me, it was 12hr but it still sort of worked out. Emergent calls at 2am but able to do project work during the VN daytime.
Not impossible as long as you have a residential address for tax purposes. But pretty soon companies will start giving out about GDPR and find some excuses.
Euros and Pounds would be nothing without the USD idk what makes you think otherwise.
lol usd is worth more then euro now right..
I've encouraged a few of my younger friends from the States to go overseas and teach English; I did it myself from 1984-1987 in Japan and I was in my early 30s. Great experience, and while the cost of living in Japan was much higher than Vietnam ever has been, the salaries were proportionately higher as well for teaching. And I was able to save money to bring back to the States, as well. Unfortunately, most people (younger folks even) remain much too attached to family and familiarity and the prospect of living overseas, while exciting, remains daunting for most folks. Oh, well...choose you life I always say.
Looks like you could save about a grand each month! After 3 years, a young person could save enough to buy a house!
@@Birdylockso i saved a considerable amount--which was why I stayed on another six months after my wife and daughter returned. Except...our daughter's American school wasn't cheap and what we might have saved went to her considerably expensive middle-school tuition.
Don't you need to know/learn the language of that country? Which can be quite hard especially vietnamese.
@@Biolo-G_KJ any non-romance language is going to be more difficult for a westerner; no common words...sleep...dormir...etc. VIetnamese, FIlipino, Thai...all quite alien but eminently worth studying and learning.
My guy that might have worked in the 80s where the economies were booming. Not sure if you noticed but the economies world wide aren't doing too good right now and people can't afford basic survival let alone traveling the world. They quite literally cannot afford to choose their life as you always say. This has nothing to do with attachment or thing being daunting we just live in a different world now. Absolute ignorant boomer take.
I was in South Vietnam during the war (1969-70).
I returned in 2000 and in 2013.
I have friends there, some who are in the Vietnamese army.
I have a very positive view of the country and the Vietnamese people.
I hope that I can one day return once all this Covid19 crap is over with.
thank you for your service!
I would love to go in Vietnam some days in my close future :) I am from Slovakia
Don't you think Vietnamese people have a forgiving nature after all the carnage you caused there ?
We were traveling all over Vietnam over a year ago and left right before the pandemic hit the world. At first, I was very apprehensive about safety, sanitation, service, etc, but was pleasantly surprised that everything exceeded expectations.
One thing is to watch out for taxi drivers in Hanoi. He charged us 420,000 dong from Noi Bai airport to Hanoi Opera House. The reverse trip on Grab cost about a third. But Other than this, we can't wait to come back.
Good to hear you had an overall positive experience.
You got lucky - I went to Hanoi on early December 2022 and I got totally ripped off by a shady taxi driver. He originally stated 500,000 dong which was comparable to the hotel taxi. So I agreed. Middle of the way he said he had to look up the address of the hotel and increased the price to 700,000 dong - I had no choice as I was already in middle of nowhere at midnight with heavy rain. Last time I am taking taxi in VN - only grab.
this is bringing back alot of memories in vietnam! I can't wait til the borders open so i can visit again!
Haha not going to happen ever again
@Lisa An your tripping its almost been 2 bruv they have no intention of fixing this shit
@@jamesdeen225 There may be restrictions put in place later, but the borders will open again.
Me too! I've been wanting to go in 2020, but then covid hit. Soon™
Covid is still happening in vietnam.
If you earn $1500-2000/month from your retirement you can live very comfortable and enjoy traveling to any places in Vietnam.
Too much of reality. Just $1000
even less..
You are absolutely right on this.
@J D well, depend what palces you visit and how much you spend. I hang with Vietnamise friends and girls, we always use local places for eat or fun. I was ok with 1000USD per month. ofcourse, the girls will always find a cheaper place and they will bargen for me. Cheap place dont need to mean bad place. That is why I love Vietnam and people there. It is easy to spend money if you are in downtown, hanging with people whihc will rip you off as you are white.. I was work till 17.00h, so, not so many time to spend outside as everything is done at 20-21.00. I notice that they dring very fast so we finish even sooner. I live and work in Cu Chi, not so many expencive places there.
@J D mate, Tiger beer and local vege + local pork or beef meat are cheap in Cu Chi. They do not import. girls are also domestic ;)
it is all about that.
I used to live just west of Ba Trieu street and east of the Ho Bay Mau lake in Hanoi, and there was this old lady I used to go to for lunch before work. I'd pay 20k VND (a little less than $1) for a plate of dried fish, chicken, pork, these meat/veggie rolls, rice, and whatever else I wanted. More often than not I couldn't finish my plate, and I felt bad, until I discovered the lady had take-out boxes. So I'd go there midday for lunch and have leftovers for dinner. This was about a 2 minute walk from my Vietnamese-style apartment. Good times.
Can eat well 15 to 50k every single day at least 100 places in Hanoi locals might pay 30 instead of 35k for rice chicken pork eggs tofu a couple veggies more than u can eat, somtimes 2 meals for 30k
Very informative and thank u for the "real life" breakdown of monthly costs.
Hi Alex, I am Vietnamese. I am impressed to see you eating with chopsticks and enjoyed the local food. I am very picky with food. I cook most of my Vietnamese food every day. I often get sick when I eat out. I don’t know why even in American restaurants that is why I don’t eat out. I love to cook. I like to cook food from different countries. For each country I visit I bought a cook book and start cooking. I found that each country has it own delicious food. International food is my love.
Have you checked with doctors who are specializing in diagnosing your digestive system?
Da Nang is also known as beach paradise. I was there for 2 weeks and had the best time of my life for a fraction of a cost. People are friendly, food is exceptionally out of this world and the scenery is breath taking. Great place, highly recommended. If you can live there with a long term visa, more power to you !
The cost of living is so low in Vietnam. We travelled though the country in 2013 and we miss the amazing food over there!
Wow, Vietnam has changed SO much since I was there in the '90's!!!! ...But the people remain so friendly. Thanks heaps for this breakdown of costs. I consider it a place to settle down in yrs to come :-)
You're like the only foreigner i've seen on youtube who's not getting price gouged and has a decent looking place, good on you, subscribed! Say are small affordable units like yours common and is there a name for them like there is over here where they're known as micro-units?
Normally just known as studio apartments which range from small to bigger.
Example:
1. Morning: bánh mì 15.000-30.000 VNĐ (1.000VNĐ = 1k), coffee 15-25k
2. Some fruits for better life: 15-25k/kg guava, 20-30k/dragon or 12-15k/kg banana...
3. Lunch: 30-35k for rice + meat/fish + vegtable. Its for full lunch in local restaurant;
Or hủ tiếu - bánh canh - bún riêu - bún thịt nướng: 30-40k. There is one local market near Bùi Viện street- Nguyễn Thái Bình market ưith many local restaurant there for you choosing.
4. Dinner: cơm sườn/ cơm tấm (broken rice with grill meat/ chicken): 30-50k -> (free for ice tea in south of Vietnam and Sai Gon).
5. Beer or coffee for relax after working day: 15k - 100k depend where you enjoy it 🙂
I’m a Vietnamese. I lived in Saigon until 2008 and moved to the US. I came back to visit my country in 2018. I like your video. You have been living pretty affordable life in Saigon and you know very well about Saigon. Your bowl of noodle looks so yummy making me feeling hungry 😋 I like your channel a lot. I subscribed it.
Yes its very affordable in VN i can't wait to return when the air corridor reopens i seem to give more money away to the poor than spend on myself. I can't believe more westerners dont go to VN because it truly is an amazing country and such friendly people. 🙏
When I travelled through the south I was paying on average 15k-20k for noodle soup, 5k-10k for beer
He is still there- hi back from germany! I've got the feeling you are going to live your whole life there! Thumbs up from an saigonese:)
What are the best options for health insurance for Western expats living in Vietnam?
Hey bro! I was looking on RUclips "Monthly cost of living in Phu Quoc, Vietnam" and came across your video. So interesting! I made cost of living videos on Da Nang, Nha Trang, Saigon and Phu Quoc as well on my channel! But your point of view is different and very interesting. Thanks so much for taking your time to create these videos! I know the time and effort it takes. Truly admire what you do!!
Phú quốc chi phí tương đối cao hơn so với các vùng khác đấy anh bạn
Hey Nija, Im going to Vietnam in March 2023 with my 14 year old son..
Is the food safe and don't have to worry about food born illness??
Yes, in general the food is safe at restaurants in big cities.
@@ninja.teacher Thank you,I was worried about this! My 14-year-old son and I were going to meet up with my Vietnamese girlfriend and her daughter 13-year-old daughter ...And take some trains to move around the country as well as go on a (Halong bay )3-day cruise(spelling may not be right) Any tips or advice??? Any would-be appreciated!
I miss da nang so much. Lived there for 4 months in the same area and frequented many of these spots.
Had an all expenses paid year long vacation there in the late 1960s. Airport was real busy. Got to roam the countryside and visit various cities. Was glad to come home.
Lol
I think we had the same travel agency..
Was that the US Army Travel Agency
@@roselee4445 You got it. Made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
After covid clears eventually. I want to go back to Vietnam. Rent an apartment for three months. I was there in 2014 for 5 weeks. Loved the food the people and the beautiful photo opportunities.
Praying that the border will open very soon. I have a job at HCM district 7 but due to pandemic I’m stuck. Thank you for the video it helps me a lot. Thumbs up 👍
Really appreciate your videos that showed pretty much about my country, the city and the living cost. I’m living in Hcmc and the cost here is also reasonable for me, as a Vietnamese. Happy that you have great experience here ♥️
Hi, thank you for sending your time making the video, i live in Germany right now and this made me miss VN a lot
I'm a local and I even haven't been to some of the places in your video 😮. I'll check them out soon. Thanks for the finds. A great, informative video, as always. Welcome to Da Nang City ^^
You live there, but are you Vietnamese? (Your English is good) (I am naturalized US citizen living in India.
@@joeGuizan I do live here in Danang. Not a majority of Vietnamese are good at English but mostly the younger generation like me is better at English than the older
@@teachertrung2347 thanks.... in my bucket list to live in Vietnam for a few months in near future... if I find an ideal community with youth and children eager to learn spoken English, would love to share for free.
@@joeGuizan it's nice to hear that, welcome to my country
Hi. This was a lovely video. I am a South African with a professional degree and 25 years of teaching experience. I am not originally an English teacher but I have taught English before. I am not that interested in teaching in China and have been looking into alternatives. Vietnam looks great. I have a young teenage daughter and she would (obviously) need to come with me (she's home-schooled). Do you know of any teachers who bring families/dependents along?
Thank you Ninja.
I am Vietnamese Canadian, my daughter was borned in Canada, just finished her high school.
What University, College , degree is required in order for her to become an English language teacher ?.
We have been to Saigon, Nha Trang, and Vung Tau 2 times. Hope that we will be back again for foodssss and beaches.
Liked and Subcribed your posting.
Any Bachelors and an English certificate. I am in Nha Trang now. It is pretty slow now that covid is blocking tourists to the country.
Do a degree in English language or in English with TEFL. She can also do a CELTA
I left vietnam to work in bangladesh from Dec 31,2020. In covid-19, I realize Vietnam is the best place to live. I miss my country so so much.
@Lisa An you realize that foreigners come in different colors as well right? I am a latino and my skin color is brown. Anyone can travel, not just white people.
I am jealous watching you eating the noodle soup
For real!!!! I started to cry 😂 I’ve been craving Vietnamese food lately. This was emotional
I'm from the Philippines and currently teaching Vietnamese online. They're very humble, kind and generous.
I've heard that Da Nang is an expensive place to live. Can you mention any downsides of living there?
I'm planning to go there too in December
OMG That noodle dish!!!! I would move there just for that!! Excellent video!! I'm ready to retire and plan to spend lots of time in Vietnam!! Thank you!!
It looks like a very pleasant and affordable place to retire. I'm working in Saudi Arabia right now and I'll try to visit Da Nang before my contract ends since it's much closer than traveling from my home in Florida.
@JD, I have read your posts in these comments and I haven't found One positive post, NOT one! Why? Do you truly hate the world and life so much? I hope something good comes to your life soon so you can be happier. Blessings! ☺
@@annmcdaniel1092 Maybe he wants to keep it all for himself.
Hello !
Can I use a WISE DEBIT CARD/VISA to pay for hotels, restaurants and taxis in Vietnan ?
Thank you !
Thanks. Nice breakdown of your monthly expenses in Da Nang.
Great video, I was in Vietnam 🇻🇳Da Nang 11 month in 2018 .Great people and and good prices
im gonna move to Saigon this august.. ur vid really helps! thank u so much! wish me luck :)
Thanks for breaking every thing down.
Nice video. I spent a couple of months in Vietnam in late 2019, just before the pandemic struck. I wish I'd done what you're doing now when I was your age. Roads not taken, etc.
Thanks for inforich videos.
I we been to Vietnam many Times and hope can come soon again.
Vietnam is amazing country. Vietnamese people are very friendly honestly and nice.
Vietnam is 40% cheaper than Thailand.
Thailand is world's brothel BOOMBOOM country.
I love Vietnam
I miss Vietnam
I respect Vietnam
CAM ON
It seems very clean and are the country side or province also the same very clean ? Please respond back
Is there anything besides coffee that you can get in these coffee shops.
What are you paying for wifi or are you using free wifi at the coffee shops?
What do you pay for phone service?
Seems excellent: what we want to know, income vs expenses (& so, savings?), & nicely-referenced (0:00 to 13:21).
And presented by the engaging Alex - I'm looking forward to watching this!
Vietnam, and in particular beachside Danang, often comes to mind as an attractive possible ESL teaching environment.
Keep it up, Ninja Teacher, you might get us all there, yet! :)
Cheers!
Tha atmosphere out there is attractive. I'd like 2 have an extended visit & learn more. Kool vid....✌🏽🙂❤
13 months I lived in Hue. BUT Da Nang is a favorite of mine. And yes HUDA Beer is the best.
The answer is at 13:11. Under $1000 U.S. per month you can live OK.
SOUNDS GOOD, THANKS FOR SHARING. 🌞✌️👍
You can’t get a washer and dryer in apt?
Did you need to get a motorcycle license there? If so, how long did it take?
Amazing! Im gonna start my journey in Hanoi and try to stay there for a year at least but i def would like to try Da Nang too! Seems more fun to ride on two wheels on the Da Nang streets!
Hanoi is a beautiful city you will enjoy it. I was there around New Years of 2020
Hi! Cool that you moved to Da Nang. That vegan soup looks delicious! I was obsessed with coconut milk coffees in Da Nang. Missing Vietnam 😊
Informative video about prices.
Thanks making this video. Just wondering about taxes and how their healthcare system works? Do they universal healthcare or do you need to take out private? Cheers
Tax is rather low comparing to western contries. There is no universal healthcare, but there is public health insurance. But since healthcare is pretty cheap, many people tend to pay extra for better private service. Dental care is the most competitive service in vietnam, hence the dental care tourism from foreign contries
Can i know the name of the hotel and the name of the place for the lunch it is quite cheap and looks good.
that apartment looks unique, has big windows all down the side. most studios only one window. great score!
The last time i watched your videos was 2 years ago and this is the first since then, need to catch up on all your videos. I'm Vietnamese from Australia and used to return every year except for the last 2 years because Covid-19
Awesome video! Mike from Tennessee!
Great video thank you so much because I do have Vietnam on my list of places I want to go in southeast Asia at Vietnam is one of my top ones to go. And I want to inquire about the teaching English how do I find out about that
Hi, do you get an international driver license to ride the moped? or you took the test in VN to get the license? And if so, what is the process? Thanks.
Don't worry about that for driver license very easily you come to
Police Station and you show up
Your driver🚗 license in USA 🇺🇸
And there give you VN license
And you can drive 🚗..the car 🚗
And Autobicycle ..
what is the name of the city that you are making video about the living cost?
Fantastic video Alex. Fancy seeing you at Lu Coffee. my hangout spot haha. Definitely gonna try Bodhichita and Local Beans cafe thanks
'Heart of Darkness' - nice touch on the book that Apocalypse Now was based upon.
What is your comment in reference to? I know the book and seen apocalypse now. Interesting comment so I'm trying to figure where you are going with it.
@@squirrelattackspidy 9:44, there's a sign "Heart of Darkness" in the bar. Nice touch with its historical reference to a book that Apocalypse Now was based upon. In a bar, in Vietnam.
@@andrewpearson5504 Oh! Good call Andrew!! :)
Dang I have a steady income of 1600 a month. I need to move there and start teaching English when I finish my master's degree.
And appreciate their culture and steadfast interest in making vietnamese socialism a reality, right? I hope so
@@Ocinneade345 As long as socialism stays in their country thats cool with me
Thank you for the video and the information. I'm about 10 years away from retirement and looking at all the options. Just one question, how do know where you can park your scooter? Is there a no parking zone? Or can you park anywhere as long as it doesn't block the entrance to a business?
You can park it everywhere, normally if you go to places like coffee, restaurant, supermarket,hospital,...they have a space for your motorbike. They will look after your motorbike, but always make sure to keep eyes on it yourself. Cheers!
why did i watch this video? Now i have to plan my next trip back there.
Thanks for the info! I'm looking forward to the Vietnam experience asap
If you want to make over 5000 a month, you should work in Hanoi or HCMC. Danang is fab if u r content with 2000 to 4000 and want to pay 200 to 400 in rent but likely 80% make under 3000 there. I know guys making 4000 for 18 hours at day jobs in Hanoi with medical insurance and sometimes free housing. Danang is a better place to live but HCMC and Hanoi have more money. Even Long Bien and Bac Ninh are more lucrative. But with Hoi An and the beaches, Danang is a great place to live with much less traffic and better air quality.
Are there lots of flies in markets and restaurants?
I like how the dog replied, "Hello, but stay back." 0:40.
Sounds like Old Single Bark is still following you at 3:38. lol.
8:00 wow!! So warm and cozy! Love the cafe!! 💗💖
Thanks- great video. What’s the tipping situation in Vietnam? 15% in bars and restaurants or is it already factored into the prices you provided? Thanks
Tips is not common in Vietnam. Westerner and american bring this etiquette to Vietnam. If you go to a bar where they have guys/girls working to pour your drinks, then maybe you can tips them at the end. For restaurants, especially local mom/pop shops, you don’t have to tips. I’ve visited Vietnam twice a year for many years, as Vietnamese American, that’s what I did. All based on how you feel or your generosity, as I sometimes would tips a nice server. They don’t make that much in those restaurants. If you want to experience real Vietnamese food and culture, local shops have better authentic taste than some big restaurants.
Even tips is not common in VN , 10%
Sorry I just want to say even tips is not common in VN, 10% is a good treat for the servers cause they have to work very hard . Salary is not enough for even modest life.
Cheers Bud - VERY INFORMATIVE - Thks - Best wishes for the Festive holiday season - See you as soon as Covid restrictions finish
Happy holidays!
I'm amazed by the cleanliness
In the U.S. now ,got my TESL Cert. and will be returning as soon as possible.
Within $545/mo living cost:
Housing ~$180/mo
My Step father did three tours bombing all over Central and North Vietnam...He never talked about where he hit or any of his missions...he REFUSED to sign my early permission slip for me to join the military...wow...he went off on me....I just came back from that god forsaken place...I'll be damned if you wind out over there, too !!! He made me wait one year...by then the war was totally over...He never let his hatred of the Viet Cong and the NVA leave his heart...I was way more open minded, due to my Mother , who survived WW 2 Germany as a child...She counseled me that it was the everyday people who truly suffered the horrors of war, not the rich and powerful...I saw things in other countries during my time in the service...I always applied her philosophy to the areas I was operating in...Bless the Vietnamese people for bouncing back and becoming one of Southeast Asia's best self -sufficient country....
The cost of living will be significantly higher in the bigger cities like Hanoi and especially Saigon, at least where rent is concerned. And what about health insurance?
I would go back to Vietnam in a heartbeat, the food itself is enough reason ❤️
The food lol?? Vietnamese food is TRASH!!!!
@@kobebryant33824 Healthiest cuisine in the world, that alone is a big plus. Loved the food when I went to Viet Nam. But to each their own, I guess.
@@kobebryant33824 you sir, are definitely no anthony bourdain 😄
I'll take Vietnamese over Chinese or Japanese tbh
Vietnamese and thai are my favorite
@@bellebaranda1109 🤣🤣🤣
Great stuff Alex. We unfortunately have a new variant and many destinations are imposing bans but hopefully all will be well soon into the new year... Vietnam is calling my name 🙊😂
Nice to hear that living cost is so cheap - I will definitely live there once I retire.
Excellent information....thank you Alex...hope to visit Vietnam in the near future, once this COVID-19 is over
the central question is, is the coffee made from arabica beans or the vietnamese beans?
Are you still in Vietnam? Wondering when I'll be able to fly there and travel freely hmmmm. I've been wanting to go. Seems like a more adventurous place to go (and cost less) than Thailand. The plan is to make my home base in Vietnam for a few months, and explore the surrounding provinces during weekends.
Yup still here. Will post updates about borders.
restaurant you mentioned ,
can they repeat , the 7 different dish， over & over
Then you can get 7 different dish in each week !
cheers
Great video. Do you pay everything in cash or can you use your Visa card mostly?
Mostly cash,
Thanks a lot for your video. It looks as if Vietnam is cheaper than Thailand. It will try to visit next year after this
pandemic.
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How much was Tha soup / dinner ? I can`t find where price was mentioned...
Hey man! There is a possibility of me going to teach French in Hanoi next year in an international school. I'm currently living in Colombia with my girlfriend. She is a learning support teacher at the same school as me. She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters in Education, speaks Spanish and English. Would she need to do the TEFL to find a job teaching English, even with experience teaching in an international school in Bogota? Thanks!
That's exciting! Whether or not the Master's in Education will be accepted by the Vietnamese government for a work permit depends on if it gives her qualified teacher status in the country she obtained it in. For example: being a licensed teacher in a US state, QTS in the UK, or PGCE worldwide. If it's not one of these she will likely have to get a TEFL. She can consider an online TEFL as she already has teaching experience so the teaching practicum wouldn't be as important. We offer an online TEFL you can consider: ninjateacher.com
dong 9000 for a latte is very cheap. about 50 cents usd. 1 can of tiger beer was dong 8000. what is it now?
Good video. Have watched several & subscribed today. U forgot to list price of 2nd meal. I'm thinking $3-4.00.
The air outside your flat looks so fresh; is that common or had you just had a typhoon ?
Great video mate,
What about health care? Is it free or do you need a health insurance?
You need private health insurance. The one you might get with most jobs isn’t great.
The way Vietnam charges you for your cost of living there is just a fraction of what it costs in Europe and America.
Vietnamese people are not materialistic like others in capitalist countries. Otherwise, they would charge you big time.
Oh ho ho, they are materialistic af
leave your parents basement
thank me later
I recommend Puna coffee 21 An Thuong 10. Best coffee in town
What about medical insurance? Did not see your reviewing ?
That’s better living than most places in North America for that cost per month!!!!
Thanks for the video gives people a different perspective of life!!! Most North American living right now paying more and getting less quality of life.
What's the address of your place, please? I am looking for an apartment. Maybe they have more rooms available
What I’m curious about is if there are any professions other than tefl. The country is very beautiful and I want to work out a way to be able to afford it but if the only job I’ll be able to work as a native English speaker is tefl, which I’m not qualified to do, I may have a more difficult time. Hope someone can answer!
_"What I’m curious about is if there are any professions other than tefl."_
The short answer is other than medical professionals working as instructors no. Many of those that want to live there but not teach English, which can be a grind, go the "digital nomad" route. This was easier in the past when a DL (tourist) visa only required a visa run (trip outside the country) every three months but that's recently been changed with the addition of monthly check-ins at immigration offices.
The nature of work has greatly changed over the last year and full-time remote has become much more common. If you could get such a job and marry a Vietnamese citizen which would secure you a TRC (temporary residency card) you could live a very comfortable life anywhere in Viet Nam.
If you working on IT field, you will have many opportunities in Đa Nang city, btw Da Nang need more experts in high tech, especially who had international expirience
I have friends making 10 to 20k a month working remotely for major tech companies I know some writers for tv and movies that have made over 10 million It depends on your education, skill, talent and business acumen. A few good connections help.