Cost To Live In Vietnam - Hoi An Cost of Living For June 2024

In this video, I review how much the cost of living is in Hoi An, Vietnam and I share my actual expenses for June 2024!
From rent to beer I reveal the actual cost of living here in Hoi An, even with excess spending, Hoi An is an inexpensive place to live.
Compare the cost of living in Vietnam with the cost of living in Thailand or the cost of living in the Philippines.
After thoroughly researching every company I could find, I also shared links to the best travel insurance I could find. So, if you're planning a trip anywhere in the world for 3 to 6 months be sure to check out the link below for United Healthcare Safe Trip Travel Insurance!
After thoroughly researching every company I could find, I also shared links to the best travel insurance I could find. So, if you're planning a trip anywhere in the world for 3 to 6 months be sure to check out the link below for United Healthcare Safe Trip Travel Insurance!
I also share a pair of custom-made, custom-fit sandals that I purchased and the low, low price that I paid and where you can get them too when you visit!
Want the FREE Weather Charts for your travels in SE Asia?! Please email me at [e-mail]
Also, I have just completed my Google Interactive Map of every country a US citizen can visit Visa Free/Exempt with days of free entry! Email me if you would like the link to this map!!
As always, donations are appreciated via Venmo address @David-Walley-11 or Zelle address [e-mail]
Link to my video about medication expenses: • Hoi An Day to Day Life...
United Healthcare's Safe Trip Travel Insurance:
www.uhcsafetrip.com/

[@Marzimus]

Love these videos and explanations - brings me back to that beautiful country and a realistic look at a long term stay. Thank you Dave!

[@ExpatInterview]

Hey Marz! Glad you’re enjoying the content! Hopefully our paths will cross again someday! Be well my friend!

[@patrickprendergast9589]

all your videos are helpful

[@ExpatInterview]

Thanks Patrick! I’m glad you continue to find them useful!

[@passportbro7]

A good breakdown 🎉

[@ExpatInterview]

@@passportbro7 thank you and thanks for watching!

[@denis4072]

Thanks for the update skipper !!! I'm on my way to join the AARP club soon. 😄

[@ExpatInterview]

Thanks Denis! And thanks for continuing to watch!

[@FG-yl3oj]

Nice shirt. Totally worth the 6 bucks. New subscriber. You're almost at 1000. Congrats! 😀

[@ExpatInterview]

@@FG-yl3oj Thanks so much!! Yes, almost at 1,000!! It’s been a long hard road but a lot of fun! Thanks for your kind remarks and Subscribing!

[@Ron-zr6se]

The cost of living is solely dependent upon how well you know how to live in Asia. I have lived in Asia for decades and if you do not know what you are doing, you will pay far more that you should. If you live like a tourist, you are going to pay like a tourist.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@Ron-zr6se makes perfect sense! I think it takes people coming from the US and countries of the like time to acclimate to the new ways of a country. Myself, and many commentators the fear of the lack of food safety, seeing meats setting out without heat keeping it to a certain temperature scares, making us afraid to eat it. Then after too many beers we get brave enough to try it and we don’t get sick so we try it again and then again until we wonder what all the hip is in the US about food safety. Lol!! Thanks for watching and commenting! Thanks for watching.

[@Ron-zr6se]

@@ExpatInterview It would do the average American a lot of good to live outside of the US and all western countries for at least a year if not two. They would then have a whole new perspective on things. Buying your food from the local market beats the supermarket hands down. Everything is fresh and not prepacked where you have no idea where it came from or how old it is. The produce and meats are not loaded with chemicals and you can see exactly what you are getting. At markets, the chickens are still clucking and the fish are still swimming and porky was oinking not long before. Now that is fresh. The local restaurants buy everything fresh and once sold out, that's it for the day. Welcome to Asia.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@Ron-zr6se Awesome points! Thanks again Ron!

[@patrickprendergast9589]

hope your busness goes well

[@ExpatInterview]

Mmmm, not so much a business, just a hobby. It would be nice to see it at least reimburse me for some of the expenses!

[@DevineOne]

Vietnamese prefer hard beds. Most people like to buy a brand or mattress called kymdan which is a mattress made of latex rubber. In general in hot climates it is cooler to sleep on these mattresses rather than a bed you sink into.

[@ExpatInterview]

Ahhh! I understand. In the US we now have a foam mattress that has a cooling agent. They call it cool gel mattress! coolgel.com/ Thanks for watching!!

[@visual401]

You looked happy and enjoyed your life. That is all that matters.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@visual401 thank you!! My “Golden Years” as they say! Thanks for watching!!

[@sharbymj]

My biggest complaint in Thailand was the hard beds. Stayed at five different Airbnbs and the beds sucked. And one place was decrepit. A decent hotel will have a better bed. Haven't tried Vietnam yet, but I'm enjoying your video.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@sharbymj You’ll find the same hard beds in Vietnam. They believe that on a soft bed your body sinks into the mattress and therefore causes you to heat up. I recommended Cool Gel Mattresses! lol! I’m glad you’re enjoying my content!! Thanks for watching!

[@gmm5550]

hard beds are good for the back u know and many ppl with backpain get better pretty fast sleeping on a harder mattress .

[@ExpatInterview]

@@gmm5550 Thanks for watching and contributing! Actually, I used to hold a position as a sleep specialist and unfortunately it is a myth that hard beds are better for the back. Mattresses that support one’s body weight allowing the spine to be straight and level are best for the back. Also padding that allows pressure points comfort aide in overall better rest. This is why “dual sleep” mattresses have become so popular so when two people are sleeping on the same mattress, the mattress can be made to fit the body weight of each individual providing comfort for each on their side of the bed. As always I hope you continue to watch and find my videos helpful.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

i bought one of those egg crate mattress toppers, it has its own carrying case. I bring it everywhere, its light and not big.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@dsrrellgriffith1161 sounds like a good idea but I can’t imagine one more thing to have to haul around with me and I would wind up paying for it 100 times as extra luggage when traveling. 🤣😂 Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@enough1494]

It cost them money to use cards, and they don’t tag on to the customer like we do in the US

[@ExpatInterview]

Well, I have found more businesses here that add 3% to your bill if you use a CC, than I have ever found in the US, where I’m from anyway. I don’t mind the 3% add here because the bills are so small! Lol! Hey! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@JohnnieV]

What about buying a small bike for $1500 or $2000?

[@ExpatInterview]

You seen the way they drive here! Lol! I’ll pass on driving a bike. Besides, I’m never in one place long enough to purchase a motorbike. Thanks for watching!

[@gs46]

Sir. Atm in Vietnam is there a charge to with draw

[@ExpatInterview]

@@gs46 There are many answers to this predicated on several factors, the main one of which bank you’re account is set up with. Like ATMs in all countries the fee charged by the Bank that owned the ATM can vary depending on the bank. The same goes here in Vietnam. I have now found that TP Bank doesn’t charge an ATM fee at all. I can not say if this is the same for all Debit Cards but I can say, for the most part at TP Bank you can access your money without a charge from them. Now, the question “what fees does your bank charge!to access your money from a foreign ATM?” There could be Foreign ATM and transaction fees greater than would be in your home country. There also might be Foreign Currency Exchange fees imposed by your bank. These are things you would have to find out from your bank. I have a Capital One 360 Checking account from the US. It has NONE of the fees that I have just mentioned so when I go to TP bank here, ZERO fees to get my money! 😄 That’s even hard to do in the US! I have also heard that Schwab has an account that has zero fees as well. All this being said, watch and like this ATM video. Although it was done in Mexico you will see the same thing with ATMs in many countries. It’s an easily avoidable issue. How to use a foreign ATM-You Can Get Ripped Off at the ATM's in Foreign Countries!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZC2n2hqoK6qe80

[@seananthony2229]

I’m loving the new shirt and price is bonus; keep dropping weight.

[@ExpatInterview]

Thanks Sean! Not hard to shed the pounds here! It’s like a sauna and a lot of walking does the trick! Thanks for watching!!

[@dalesmf4310]

I really wanna know about the phone TELLO ? Thing. Same thing happened to me, locked outta my accounts while in Philippines. Had to return stateside

[@patrickprendergast9589]

yes that was very helpfull

[@ExpatInterview]

It may be a couple weeks before I actually sign up and figure things out, but in the meantime look at Tello.com . It should give you what you’re looking for. I will post a video once I’ve signed up and find out exactly how it works.

[@perfectlylonely]

Thanks. Really appreciated your phone details.

[@ExpatInterview]

I’m glad you found the information helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@Cool_Breeze_Rockies]

@@ExpatInterview The Tello recommendation looks like a winner! Thanks!

[@ExpatInterview]

@@Cool_Breeze_Rockies another commenter mentioned Google Fi. I’ll have to look into it too.

[@Cool_Breeze_Rockies]

@@ExpatInterview Just a heads up. Here is something else that can cause some major pain. Expats are finding out that their SS checks are not being deposited into their bank accounts. All of a sudden the SS office thinks they are not alive. You have to fill out something call a "proof of life" form, and in some cases expats have had to make a trip back to the US.

[@nocancelcultureaccepted9316]

Vietnam could be more enjoyable if the people didn’t throw garbage everywhere and they food vendors practiced safety and hygiene.

[@ExpatInterview]

Try Dominican Republic if you think Vietnam is bad. I feel Vietnam is well kept in comparison to many countries of the category. Thanks for watching.

[@MikeHoncho884]

Good video for your expenses thanks! FYI, the majority of Asian girls don’t like beards.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@MikeHoncho884 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! As far as the beard, I’ll have to suffer through it because I don’t like superficial women of any race! I suppose the beard does a good job of sorting them out. 😜

[@benquach3127]

Which city do u like more, Hoi An or DaNang? I've visited both; currently in HCMC, but will probably relocate to DaNang in the near future. Also DaLat is a possibility (great weather). I'm Vietkieu so I have 6 month visa. U r gonna love the Ha Giang Loop. It was my best 4 days when I was up north (Hanoi). Just do the "Easy Rider", do NOT drive the bike urself; the local cops pull over all foreigners for "coffee money", unless u have A1/A2 license. Btw, I use Google Fi Flexible plan, $20/m, +$10/GB for data, but I don't use their data cuz I buy a local SIM for data. Google Fi is just a backup for me, and to keep my US #. Also, I have a Google Voice # to call friends & family using the Google Voice app to the US w wifi for free.

[@ExpatInterview]

Thanks for the info! I’ll look into those plans! Thanks for all the information and watching my channel!!

[@Ron-zr6se]

Depends upon the life style you are looking for. Hoi An is laid back with a slow pace, Danang has the night spots, shopping and other attractions that Hoi An doesn't. I had looked at Danang but moved to Hoi An over 4 years ago. I'm not new to Asia, I lived in Asia for decades starting in 75.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@Ron-zr6se You live in Hoi An Now?! I have to say that I have found the exact opposite! However, I was only in the An Thuong neighborhood of Da Nang for the most part but I’m telling you, it was DEAD! Every day I was asking myself, where the hell is everyone. You can see an example of it in my thumbnail for the video Da Nang Day to Day Life #3, there’s literally nobody on the streets! Zippo! On the flip side, watch any of my videos in Hoi An and in every one, no matter where I was there were people EVERYWHERE!! And all along I’m recalling what people had told me about the two cities. It was the same information you said above. That’s what I found anyway. I decided one thing. I loved Hoi An, but I would most likely choose An Thuong because it’s so quiet! 🤣😂

[@Ron-zr6se]

@@ExpatInterview If you are around the tourist areas, it can be hectic. I've lived in Hoi An going on 5 years and I very rarely go to the old town as it is crowded and nothing but a tourist trap. I currently live in Cam Chau ward and the neighbor hood is quite. It just depends where you are in Hoi An.

[@roygoad2870]

The Pattaya/Jomtein area in Thailand will be much cheaper, especially for long term accommodation, nearby towns like Bang Saray, Rayong and Bang Saen even cheaper imo! As regards Vietnam, Vung Tau near Saigon on the coast, with a beautiful beach is very affordable too, there’s an expat community there as well, when I was there some years ago!

[@ExpatInterview]

Thanks for watching! Much of it simply depends on "how you live" rather than an area that might be a little less expensive for one person and not the other. I could, if I chose get the cost of living per month down under $1,000 us here, or even lower, but I wouldn't want to live in those conditions. At $1,200 p/month, here or there, one can live in decent conditions.

[@jduncan48]

@@roygoad2870 I’ve Lived in da nang and Pattaya. Pattaya is not cheaper!

[@roygoad2870]

@@jduncan48 Yes agree, central Pattaya is not cheaper.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@jduncan48 thanks for watching and your participation!

[@ExpatInterview]

@@jduncan48 Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@-UnknownX-]

Quy Nhon is new place for retirement.

[@benquach3127]

Interesting. Some other KZbinr mentioned this coastal city. I've never been. Maybe I will try soon :)

[@ExpatInterview]

@@benquach3127 it’s a great place!

[@ExpatInterview]

I’m a full time traveler. Thanks for watching!

[@chautiendung]

VN make u feel like millionaire. So it’s up to u to control ur expenses. 😂😂😂

[@ExpatInterview]

lol! Thanks for watching!

[@mais6105]

My Cousin for Rent one Room / 180 Dollar / 1month in Danang..direct Beach .

[@patrickprendergast9589]

ok im interested

[@ExpatInterview]

That’s a good price! Thanks for watching!

[@timsbrushwithtravel]

You can also Port your cell number with Google Fi.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@timsbrushwithtravel I’m going to look into this one as well! Thanks for the heads up! And thanks for watching!!

[@ExpatInterview]

@@timsbrushwithtravel But, I found this on Google fi website: Important: The Google Fi Terms of Service require you to activate and use Google Fi service mainly in the United States (not including territories) for at least one day before using Google Fi abroad. If the majority of your usage occurs outside of the United States over a consecutive 90-day period, we will suspend your international data. Therefore won’t work for me. Thanks though!

[@obiwon84]

I can confirm google Fi does enforce that policy sadly.

[@ExpatInterview]

@@obiwon84 hopefully Tello Mobile will work! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mais6105]

You can get cheaper than you want ,Vietnam free Bussisnes ...

[@ExpatInterview]

Thank you for watching! Yes, I can easily lower my expenses if I chose to!

[@jduncan48]

I have been living in SE ASIA for 3 years.. I do not have an USA phone number. Nor do I have any problems with banks . I closed two bank account that insisted on a USA number for verification and kept all account that either did email verification or accept a foreign phone number. All the other issues you mention have been resolved by expats who have been here 2 years or more…I recommend you wait 2 years to do a budget video again.

[@ExpatInterview]

Thanks for watching! Not everyone intends to stay here for 2 years so the information that I provide has use to those people, or even those who intend to stay longer B4 they make their journey. Wouldn’t have been nice to have found the info I provided before you came to SE Asia rather than to find out once you arrived and then had to face the issue and search for answers. It’s called being “proactive”.

[@johntobin4170]

Hey, can you list the banks which only require email verification and accept foreign phone number. I'm having the same issue currently

[@KMJ1936]

Ok, so name the banks

[@jduncan48]

@@KMJ1936 Schwab bank, USAA

[@Ron-zr6se]

JPM also will work without a US number. There also is no problem with having a VN bank account which is vastly more convenient, less hassles and far better service. Also if I need a SMS verification code, no problem even if I am in different countries.