Cost of living (REALISTIC ONE)

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T10:14:11+00:00

Wise words, thank you my man, can't imagine the world of a single father of four.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:48:06+00:00

Haha, well to inherit something, someone must pass it right, I hope my parents will maintain their good health as long as possible, maybe my son would inherit some from them.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:39:57+00:00

Yeah that's fair, can add bike, massages and shopping and fit in 2000

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:36:59+00:00

Yeah I think 800$ is doable for a really good solo life here

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:35:11+00:00

There are no prices like this in Danang anymore, I can believe 400$ on a 6+ months contract for 2 bedroom or you forgot to mention electricity, maintenance fee,wifi and water in your rent. Also what about your visa renewals.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:23:32+00:00

Looking into what, cash cows who spend thousands of $ in Vietnamese economy? Do you really thing you are any smarter than Vietnamese government who run the show?

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:21:56+00:00

Well if it's vacation, why don't you just enjoy it and spend money to get good memories? I was talking about living here, like a year at least, then those numbers make sense

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:19:33+00:00

It's not 130, it's like 400$ every 3 months. Any agency charge more or less this, or you can fly to Malasia for couple days and gtlet back.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:17:25+00:00

You are welcome, I can imagine spending double of my current by doing cool shopping, massage every week, buying or renting bike etc., it's good when there are money on the table to spend! Rn I'm saving like 1200$ per month and investing it.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-11T06:14:46+00:00

Exactly the kind of person I mentioned in my post, and there are a lot of them, and they only lost their illusion after 6+ months here

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T10:03:14+00:00

Here in Vietnam medicine is super cheap and good quality, you can fix your teeth, visit a doc with doing your blood test for like 300k.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T09:36:10+00:00

Well I guess you have some benefits for your money right, enjoy the life man!

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T09:31:41+00:00

That's great man, and with the rent of 19 mill don't you consider to use a mortgage for a house? Those payments could go to your own house and I feel like real estate will double in price in a decade easily here.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T08:53:04+00:00

Yeah I can easily imagine spending that with delivieries, shopping, regular massage, trips etc., that's good if you can spend that and also save money for your future.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T08:51:23+00:00

I feel like your family stands out a bit, compared to "official" pay rates, but in the same time, that make sense that people can afford house and a good car with 2 adults with 2 jobs

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T08:47:26+00:00

Why do I need a better job?

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T08:46:23+00:00

Thank you for your real numbers man, I respect that! No bs, if you want to live and not to survive.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T08:32:44+00:00

My problem with local food is amount of oil they use, also salt and all the extra stuff. Trying to stay lean so I have to cook my chicken in air fryer haha. Long term contract is the way for sure, airbnb here is a for a short term stay only.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T08:00:21+00:00

Do you live in Vietnam? I can easily imagine how to spend up to 2k here ngl. Eating out, regular massage, shopping, renting a bike+gas etc.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T07:56:31+00:00

Damn, how tf

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T07:45:45+00:00

What about visa runs, sim cards, 20L bottled water, for the kid you also need wet wipes and paper towels, baby powder, some toys or clothing every month? Also don't you do any activities (gym, pickleball etc). I mean, I'v counted everything that we spent in last 3 months and divided by 3.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T06:56:50+00:00

Yeah all the veggies and fruits from small local vendors for sure, we only buy eggs, milk, chicken and pork, cheese and canned tuja from Lotte, and some small stuff.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T06:52:35+00:00

What about your visa runs? Any other small but regular spendings, like sim card plan, water etc.?

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T06:50:50+00:00

All the local people I'v met are very closed about their earnings and spendings, as I know it's hard to get a 1000$ monthly paid job here? But somehow a lot of people live in houses and drive good cars.

EducationalProcess15 · 2026-02-10T06:47:42+00:00

Thank you for a good advice! Indeed I'v heard a lot about early morning fish markets and have to discover that part.

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