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 business to scaling an e-commerce venture to $30,000–$130,000 monthly profit. They discuss the challenges of moving Kurt's Siberian husky Atlas abroad, including required paperwork like rabies certificates and export permits. The pair chose Vietnam for its visa accessibility (both US and Indian passport holders can enter easily) and low cost of living. They employ a maid who cooks and cleans for 10 million VND (~$400) monthly. The video offers advice on starting an online business, emphasizing that $3,000 monthly income allows comfortable living in Vietnam. They also note the growing digital nomad community in Da Nang.
Key Facts
- Rent for the villa is $4,000 per month plus utilities.
- Comparable property in Seattle would cost $15,000–$20,000 per month.
- Maid service costs 10 million VND (~$400) per month for daily cooking and cleaning.
- Vietnam e-visa approved in 4–5 days for US and Indian passport holders.
- Required documents for pet relocation include rabies certificate, veterinary health certificate, and export permit.
