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. Leah describes the community atmosphere, noting that she often leaves her door unlocked and feels safe walking alone at night. She discusses the rainy season weather, which she finds mild, and her positive attitude toward visa runs, planning to turn her first trip into a hiking vacation in Laos. The video highlights Da Nang's affordability, welcoming local culture, and the ease of finding social connections at the beach or local coffee shops.

Key Facts

1. Leah must leave Vietnam every 3 months for a visa run.
2. Leah pays $330 per month for her apartment in Da Nang.
3. Scooter rental costs under $60 per month.
4. Weekly food and drink expenses are about $70, eating out for all meals.
5. A hospital visit with three tests, blood work, and an ultrasound cost under $50 without insurance.