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I Left California for Vietnam. Now I Live My Dream Life in Da Nang!

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The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show
The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

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Filmmaker Shareef Haq joins the podcast to discuss his transition from a high-pressure tech career in California to a semi-retired life in Da Nang, Vietnam. He provides a detailed comparison of monthly expenses, explaining how he reduced his cost of living by 70%—from $7,000 in San Diego to roughly $2,000 in Da Nang—while significantly upgrading his lifestyle. The conversation highlights the practicalities of housing, noting that a luxury four-bedroom villa with a pool in Da Nang costs less than a small beach house in California. Beyond finances, Shareef explores the cultural landscape, the safety of the city, and the high quality of local healthcare at international hospitals like Vinmec. He also shares professional insights into starting a production company in Vietnam, the country's rapid economic emergence, and the unique role of female entrepreneurs in the local economy. This discussion serves as a comprehensive resource for those considering relocation, remote work, or early retirement in Central Vietnam.

Key Facts

  1. Monthly cost of living for a couple in Da Nang
  2. Monthly rent for a four-bedroom villa with a pool
  3. Annual cost for Bao Viet local health insurance
  4. Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang

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