An Australian expat named Tom shares his journey from Sydney to Denmark, Portugal, and finally Da Nang, Vietnam, where he now lives with his Portuguese partner. The video features a tour of their $370/month service apartment located about 800 meters from My Khe Beach. Tom explains that the biggest monthly expense is food delivery (around $580 on Grab), which exceeds rent due to the low cost of eating out. He details how he earns $2,000–$3,000/month working 30 hours a week as an appointment setter for influencers, a role he learned through a $500 online course. His partner Carol now earns similar income, allowing them to save $3,000–$4,000/month while enjoying a high quality of life. The video covers practical tips for finding apartments via Facebook Marketplace, the importance of negotiating month-to-month leases, and the trade-offs of living further from the beach to save money. Tom emphasizes that reducing expenses and working fewer hours has given him time to build a YouTube channel and other online businesses.
Key Facts
- Rent is $370 USD per month for a service apartment 800 meters from My Khe Beach.
- Monthly food delivery costs $580 USD on Grab for two people.
- Income is $2,000–$3,000 USD per month working 30 hours a week as an appointment setter.
- The couple saves $3,000–$4,000 USD per month after expenses.
- The apartment was found via Facebook Marketplace and expat groups.
