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Our $600 House in Vietnam (Hoi An Tour - Worth it?)

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A digital nomad and expat shares the experience of moving from Da Nang to Hoi An, renting a two-bedroom house with a mezzanine office for $600 USD per month. The video provides a full interior tour, a detailed breakdown of rent and utility costs, and a walkthrough of the local neighborhood, including cafes, grocery spots like Moon Milk, and proximity to Hoi An Old Town and Cua Dai beach. The content emphasizes the slower pace of life in Hoi An compared to Saigon or Da Nang, and covers practical aspects such as dealing with landlords and signing English-language contracts. Aimed at digital nomads, expats, and retirees considering Vietnam, the video offers raw details on monthly expenses and the real expat lifestyle in one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful towns.

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