Americans Living Abroad

Americans Living Abroad

14:31 min 2026-07-12

I live a simple life in Vietnam for $500/Month - Here's how I make money

In this interview-style video, an American musician shares his experience of moving from Florida to Da Nang, Vietnam, where he now lives on roughly $500 per month. He pays $247 monthly rent for a studio apartment on the quiet outskirts of the city, covers utilities for about $130–$150, and spends around $150 on food, transport, and leisure. He earns an online income teaching English through platfo...

Americans Living Abroad

13:32 min 2026-06-27

I Traded My Studio for a 3-Story Home With a Pool in Da Nang, Vietnam

Juliette, an American expat, showcases her $1,700/month three-story luxury home in Da Nang's Hai Chau district, complete with a pool, sauna, massage chair, BBQ grill, and rooftop terrace. She contrasts this with her previous $3,000/month two-bedroom apartment in Atlanta, emphasizing the significant cost savings. The video provides a detailed apartment tour and practical advice for finding rentals ...

Americans Living Abroad

9:27 min 2026-06-20

I quit my job and left America to sell pizza in Da Nang, Vietnam - Here's why

Mike, a former electrical engineer from California, shares his transformative journey of quitting his corporate career to open American Pizza in Da Nang, Vietnam. Driven by a promise to his late father to explore his mother's heritage, Mike discusses the cultural shifts required to succeed as an expat entrepreneur. The narrative provides practical insights into the local business landscape, includ...

Americans Living Abroad

14:20 min 2026-06-13

I Live In Da Nang, Vietnam — This Apartment Would Cost $20K/Month in the US

Kurt and Surendar, online business partners running an e-commerce operation, give a full tour of their luxury villa in Da Nang, Vietnam. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house features a pool, koi pond, large windows, and modern amenities. They pay $4,000 per month plus utilities, which they note would cost $15,000–$20,000 in Seattle. The video covers their journey from starting a roof cleaning b...

Americans Living Abroad

6:07 min 2026-05-31

I'm Happier Living in Da Nang, Vietnam than LA - Here's Why

Marlon, a 37-year-old DJ from Los Angeles known as DJ Throwback, shares his experience relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam. Within two weeks of arriving, he secured a DJ gig at Maya Beach Club, one of the city's most popular beach clubs. He rents a fully furnished apartment in a new building for under $500 per month, featuring a kitchenette, spacious bathroom with good water pressure, and high-tech sec...

Americans Living Abroad

10:02 min 2026-05-24

I Live in Da Nang, Vietnam For $198/Month Rent — Take A Look Inside My Apartment

Juliette, an American former flight attendant and founder of a women's travel company, shares her experience living in a $198/month studio apartment in Da Nang, Vietnam. Located between Hoi An and Da Nang city center, her apartment is eight minutes from the beach and features a separate sleeping area, workspace, balcony with washing machine, and a bathroom where the shower is separate from the toi...

Americans Living Abroad

22:26 min 2026-05-17

I've Been to 50 Countries - Here's Why I Live in Da Nang, Vietnam

Alyson, a seasoned traveler who has visited over 50 countries, explains why she has chosen to live in Da Nang, Vietnam, for the past two years. She left the United States due to rising costs of living, stagnant wages, and a desire for better work-life balance. In Da Nang, she highlights the low cost of living, accessible healthcare—such as a full skin check for $5 and teeth cleaning for $5—and a w...

Americans Living Abroad

12:35 min 2026-04-12

American Couple Lives in Vietnam's Most Booming City — $260 Apartment Tour

Jon and Quinn, an American couple from California, share their experience living as full-time digital nomads in Da Nang, Vietnam. Centered in the popular My An neighborhood, they provide a detailed tour of their $260 monthly studio apartment, which features a functional kitchen, weekly cleaning, and close proximity to My Khe Beach. The discussion highlights the practicalities of long-term stays, i...

Americans Living Abroad

16:28 min 2026-04-05

I've Been to 41 Countries - Here's Why I Live in Vietnam (Da Nang Apartment Tour)

Natasha, a 38-year-old American program manager, shares why she chose Da Nang, Vietnam as her base after visiting 41 countries. Living in a $400/month apartment a 10-minute walk from the beach, she maintains a total monthly budget of $1,000. The video includes a detailed tour of her newly remodeled one-bedroom unit, which came fully furnished with new appliances and strong Wi-Fi. Natasha explains ...

Americans Living Abroad

11:09 min 2026-03-29

We quit our jobs in the US - Now we live in Da Nang, Vietnam ($450/Month Apt Tour)

Chris and Sofia quit their US jobs and have been living in Da Nang, Vietnam for two years. They share their one-bedroom apartment tour, which costs $450 per month including utilities. Their monthly budget is $1,000 per person, covering all expenses including occasional trips. The apartment is fully furnished with a washer, dryer, and air purifier provided by the landlord. They discuss affordable h...

Americans Living Abroad

29:26 min 2026-01-18

I Left the U.S. With $500… Now I Live in Vietnam (Da Nang Apartment Tour)

Julia, a 27-year-old American, shares her journey from dropping out of college in Texas with $500 to building a life abroad, now settled in Da Nang, Vietnam. She rents a $550/month beachfront apartment with a separate shower, a feature she prioritized after encountering many misleading listings. Her total monthly living expenses are around $1,100, which includes a $115/month gym membership that al...

Americans Living Abroad

11:46 min 2026-01-11

73 year-old American couple lives the perfect retirement in Southeast Asia

A retired American couple married for 51 years describes how they access affordable healthcare across Southeast Asia while slow-traveling in full retirement. In Da Nang, Vietnam, they paid about $150 for dental replacement teeth, $8 for a joint teeth cleaning, and roughly $11 per cavity filling at a modern, English-speaking clinic. They contrast these costs with a $60,000 U.S. back surgery bill pa...

Americans Living Abroad

7:33 min 2026-01-04

30 year-old American Vet Is Living and Investing in Da Nang Vietnam - Tour his $600 Apartment

Abdul, a 30-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, shares his experience living and investing in Da Nang, Vietnam. He pays $600 monthly for a one-bedroom apartment with a rooftop terrace and pool, including utilities and weekly cleaning. His total monthly expenses, including eating out and travel, average $1,500. He highlights Da Nang's vibrant expat community, local friendliness, and affordable lifestyle....

Americans Living Abroad

6:49 min 2025-12-28

I Got Laid Off From My Six-Figure Job — Now I Live In Da Nang, Vietnam For $400/Month

Wase, a 32-year-old former engineer laid off from a Fortune 25 company in Houston, recounts how he found a slower, more peaceful life in Da Nang, Vietnam, for $400/month. After losing his six-figure job, he backpacked through Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, and Cambodia before a border run to Vietnam led him to Hoi An, where a backpacker's tip about beachside apartments for $400/month prompted a...

Americans Living Abroad

6:41 min 2025-12-21

I Live In Da Nang, Vietnam For $250/Month Rent — Take A Look Inside My Apartment

An American musician, originally from St. Louis and formerly living in Los Angeles, moved to Da Nang in October 2025 and now rents a studio apartment for $258 per month. He describes how his monthly costs have dropped dramatically compared to LA, where a similar apartment cost at least $2,000. Filling a motorbike tank costs about $3 in Da Nang versus $80 in LA, and he spends roughly $2 per meal on...

Americans Living Abroad

9:53 min 2025-12-14

I Couldn't Find a Job in America — Now I Live in Vietnam for $330/Month Rent

Leah, a 23-year-old American, shares her journey from struggling to find a job in the US to building a new life in Da Nang, Vietnam. She pays $330/month for an apartment and under $60/month for a scooter, with weekly food and drink costs around $70, eating out for every meal. She recounts a healthcare experience where three tests, blood work, and an ultrasound cost under $50 without insurance. Lea...

Americans Living Abroad

8:22 min 2025-12-07

I Quit My Job in NYC - Now I'm Living Off Savings in Da Nang, Vietnam

Dixon, a 29-year-old former New Yorker, shares his journey of leaving a high-pressure lifestyle in NYC to live in Da Nang, Vietnam. After losing his remote job, he and his wife chose to settle in this coastal city to live off savings and embrace a slower pace of life. He highlights the dramatic shift from the 'grind culture' of the US to the freedom found in Vietnam, where he enjoys ready-made mea...

Americans Living Abroad

28:26 min 2025-12-01

72 year-old retired American lives his best life in Da Nang, Vietnam - Tour His $760 Month Condo

Michael, a 72-year-old retired American, and his wife live in a two-bedroom condo in Da Nang for $760 per month, including a management fee but excluding utilities (about $60/month for electricity and water). They chose Da Nang for its expat community, friendly locals, beaches, and affordable healthcare. Michael details his experience paying $100 out-of-pocket for a skin cancer screening and remov...

Americans Living Abroad

20:35 min 2025-11-27

62 year-old retired American lives comfortably in Da Nang, Vietnam. - Tour His $750 Month Condo

An interview with Frank, a 62-year-old retired American executive, who moved from Los Angeles to Da Nang. He describes his life, showing his $750/month one-bedroom condo with a pool, weekly cleaning, and included Wi-Fi, and explains that total monthly expenses including electricity run about $800. He notes meal costs average $4, and contrasts this with the high cost of living in the U.S., where a ...

Americans Living Abroad

13:21 min 2025-11-23

American left the US with $5,000 and no plan - now he's living in Da Nang for $350/Month

Dee, a Black American, moved to Da Nang, Vietnam with $5,000 and a plan to escape US healthcare costs and a work-centric life. He now lives in a two-bedroom apartment shared with his cousin for $200/month rent, with total monthly expenses around $350-390 including utilities and food. The apartment was found in a day and a half on Facebook groups, highlighting the ease of securing long-term rentals...

Americans Living Abroad

8:02 min 2025-11-16

57 year-old American lives the perfect retirement in Da Nang Vietnam - $350mo Apt @reneekostermans

A 57-year-old American artist shares her experience retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam, on a budget of $800–$850 per month. She rents a one-bedroom apartment with an art studio for $350, found via Facebook Marketplace after three weeks of searching. Monthly expenses include $200 for dining out and coffee and $200 for groceries. She uses Grab rideshares costing about $1.50 for 20-minute trips and walks f...

Americans Living Abroad

8:31 min 2025-11-09

I Couldn’t Afford $1,600 Health Insurance — Vietnam Changed My Life

Jarrett Holmes describes his move from the United States to Da Nang, Vietnam, citing unaffordable health insurance ($1,600/month) in the US as a key driver. He sold most of his possessions and relocated with $5,000 in savings plus an online income. In Da Nang, he rents a large studio apartment for $450/month with utilities at $53. He estimates saving 60-80% on most expenses, including food deliver...

Americans Living Abroad

14:49 min 2025-10-26

I Feel Happier in Da Nang, Vietnam Than in the U.S. - Here's Why (Interview w/@WhatSusanDoes)

Susan, a former software consultant from Santa Monica, describes how moving to Da Nang, Vietnam, transformed her life after corporate burnout. She discovered a sustainable lifestyle where a monthly budget of $500–$1,500 covers furnished serviced apartments, $1 market lunches, and free or low-cost community events like sound baths and beach meetups. Daily life revolves around walking to sunrise on ...