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. Abdul discusses his real estate investment research, noting that foreigners can buy condos but not land or houses. He manages his visa with quarterly border runs to Laos and uses a veterans' clinic in Manila for healthcare. He advises newcomers to have a plan and income source before moving. The video provides practical insights into cost of living, housing, visa logistics, and the city's growth potential for expats and investors.

Key Facts

1. Abdul pays $600 per month for a one-bedroom apartment including utilities and weekly cleaning.
2. His average monthly expenses including rent, eating out, and travel are $1,500.
3. He does quarterly visa runs to the Laos border via bus, returning the same day with a new 3-month visa.
4. As a veteran, he travels to Manila every 3 months for healthcare at a clinic catering to U.S. veterans.
5. Foreigners are allowed to purchase condos in Vietnam, but houses and land are off limits.