Relocated

I left the USA, bought a Home in Vietnam and now lives on $2,000 a Month

Hung, a 47-year-old Vietnamese-American, left the United States after 30 years and moved to Da Nang, Vietnam, in 2022. He lives semi-retired on $1,500 to $2,000 a month, supported by investment income and savings. He purchased a three-bedroom ocean-view apartment in early 2024 for 3.6 billion VND (roughly $140,000), located 600 meters from My Khe Beach. Monthly expenses include an association fee ...

I Left Russia for Vietnam — I've Never Felt Safer or Happier

Paulina, a 28-year-old teacher from Siberia, left Russia to start over in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Living on $1,700 a month, she rents a small apartment with a skyline view for 10.8 million VND (including utilities) and spends 27–30 million VND monthly on food, transport, and socializing. She teaches math and science to classes of up to 57 students, relying on visual aids and a teacher assistant...