Are you thinking of moving to Vietnam? Well, I believe you ought to! For those like Jake and myself who are constantly looking for a higher standard of living at a lower cost, Vietnam is a paradise. Let me persuade you why you should opt to relocate to Vietnam if you’ve ever thought about leaving your native country to spend some time abroad (or even as a retiree!).
Do You Want to Move to Vietnam?
Here are 13 Reasons in Favor of Relocating to Vietnam
1. VIETNAM OFFERS CHEAPER RENT
Are you looking to have more financial freedom? Pay less for the cost of renting!!
I have discussed this topic so often, but the primary reason we are able to travel around the globe is that we’re paying less than half of the amount we’d spend on rent in America. The United States on rent. The majority of my acquaintances are paying anywhere from $800-1600 per month. While we were living in the States, we spent $800 per month on utilities and lived in REXBURG, Idaho! Really, it’s in an area that is in the middle. It’s still that expensive.
I will admit that this was by far my most memorable Airbnb ever. It cost us around 420 dollars per month to stay at this place. We then relocated to Ogden, Utah, and I paid $550 for a studio, which was only a small fridge, a stove, and brown water from the faucet. It was located in the most dangerous part of downtown Ogden.
2. BEST QUALITY APARTMENTS
We’re now two Americans that have spent approximately six months in the past two years in Vietnam. Our home located in Da Nang was a studio that was about 15 minutes walking distance to the beach.
It was tiny, but it was well-equipped and well-maintained. This meant that we could come back from shopping and the entire apartment would be cleaned, and we would have our beds made!
The costs for Da Nang have gone up somewhat since it’s been increasingly popular. However, you’ll still be able to get a reasonable price when you are aware of where to go. As I mentioned earlier, you can find inexpensive rental places throughout the USA or Bali, Mexico, etc. Is it a comfortable location? Do you feel at ease there? Or do you feel sick every time you need to leave?
Vietnam has a lot of apartments for sale at a reasonable price which is stylish and modern! I am a huge fan of staying at home (so that at times we’re not sure we’re ready to travel, lol). This isn’t easy to discover anywhere in places like the USA, Bali or Mexico. What is the cost of renting in Vietnam? What is the average amount you should anticipate paying? For a bedroom that is one-bedroom and has major amenities like air conditioning, Internet, hot water, Internet and more. You can expect to spend around $300-$400.
If you’re thinking of other countries that offer good value for money in terms of apartment space, consider Thailand and Turkey However, I’ll keep you informed as we continue to travel!
Consequently, rent savings contribute to…
3. LOW COST OF LIVING OFFERS SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Yes. I’m glued to watching my High Yield Savings account grow. If you like traveling, you must be able to appreciate the feeling too. This forces us to search for new ways to save money as well as to assess our requirements in the present. Vietnam simplifies the process, however. It’s not necessary to pinch and pen more often or think about it as much. For instance, the Halong Bay trip only cost us $100! Is that not amazing?
Living costs are so affordable in Vietnam that we are able to reduce our expenses by 2/3 of what we spend using our VIPKid. For example, in June, we paid $636.92 for everything, which included the hotel room to celebrate Jake’s birthday, an excursion for a trip to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay, as well as our rental and facilities, as well as food!
4. INCREDIBLE VIETNAMESE PEOPLE & TRADITIONS
You’ll like Vietnam if you enjoy people-watching. Although I would not say that everyone here is particularly friendly, they do open up about their daily lives.
Vietnamese people reside outside. Either that or you can just pass by and observe what their lives are like because their doors are wide open.
5. TRAVEL FROM SAIGON OR HANOI TO OTHER COUNTRIES AFFORDABLY
Southeast Asia is a relatively inexpensive place to travel. It’s not as inexpensive as in Europe, but certainly less in comparison to the States! We utilize the following websites to search for the most affordable flights. Although it’s inexpensive to fly around, we recommend that you learn about Vietnam first! Most of the time, we choose to get a single-entry visa, which means that if we want to leave the country, we’ll have to get a new visa.
It motivates us to reduce costs while traveling more locally. It’s not as difficult as you have…
6. VIETNAM HAS MANY WONDERFUL PLACES TO VISIT.
Hoi An, Halong Bay, and Sapa Valley are only some of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam (which are listed on an unofficial list). …
The cities are crowded and chaotic, such as Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, completely out of the way of national parks, which will make you feel as if you’re traveling through the past, like Mai Chau as well as Pu Luong. It’s as if you’ve found California at a tenth of the cost of Da Nang (one of the only cities outside of the US that actually has excellent Mexican food!).
You can also visit several of the most Instagrammable and stunning views around the globe at Ninh Binh, Poem Mountain, and Monkey Island. The best destinations to see in Vietnam are accessible by car!
7. EASY VISA PROCESSING FOR TOURISTS
Those without prior visa experience may find the process to be daunting and stressful upon arrival in Vietnam. Though this may seem difficult, obtaining a visa in the United States is a breeze in comparison to other nations.
In Vietnam, you can get your visa prior to the deadline on the internet. We use the site Vietnam E-visa, which costs $29 for each person to apply for the type of visa we picked (the one-month Single Entry Visa). They will email you a letter from a sponsor that you must have in order to receive a visa when arriving at the airport. If you arrive at the airport, you have to pay a cost of $22 USD for each person (they prefer it to be dollar-based, not US dollars, and it is not dong) (not the Chinese currency of dong) and they will give you an image of your passport. You’ll then receive the official visa.
For you to obtain a visa in Vietnam, you will require an official letter from a “sponsor.”
Comparison of 3-month visa with 1-year visa
Tourists can stay for three months without leaving the country. We have never stayed for an extended period of time, but if you are considering doing so, you should do some further reading. In my understanding, you are granted a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, with the proviso that you must leave the country and re-enter once every three months.
The cost of a visa to enter Vietnam has recently increased dramatically. A 3-month visa (with numerous entries) is still available, although it now costs $239. Sadly, the once-available one-year visa is no longer available.
It also places Vietnam ahead of Thailand as well, which can create an issue for visas when you plan to stay there for the long haul. However, that’s to come later.
Though I’ve never stayed more than three months at a time to get the longer visa you need as an investor or applying for business visas. Work permits can be difficult to obtain. However, they’re an option if you want to stay for longer.
8. EXCELLENT INTERNET RESOURCES (THE IDEAL OPTION FOR DIGITAL NOMADIC TRAVELERS)
Vietnam has excellent internet access throughout its major cities. Hoi An, Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh. We also found good internet in a small village known as Mai Chau. Based on what you’re looking for, one of the cities listed above might be the ideal location for ex-pats settling in Vietnam. But I’ll declare that my two favorites include Da Nang and Hanoi!
9. GREAT FOOD WITH CHEAP AND FAST DELIVERY
You should relocate to Vietnam if only for Vietnamese cuisine. Bahn Mi, Pho, Bun Cha, etc. They never taste as nice outside of Vietnam, and I think about them daily. Every nation, in my opinion, has delicious cuisine, but it all depends on what the people there consume regularly. That will be the lowest option and a reliable indicator of a nation’s food quality.
Of course, I could find a nice restaurant for a reasonable price, and the food could be excellent; however, how great is eating street foods?
For example, Nasi Goreng, which costs less than $0.75, is a common dish among natives in Bali. But to be honest, it’s rather revolting. Vietnamese street cuisine is excellent. I was so apprehensive about trying the pho when I first arrived that I did not even eat it until after we left. There are times when you have lots of “new” in your life. It takes time to get open. (As you travel, I am getting less picky about my food.
However, I’m addicted. Pho or Bun Cha is my go-to’s and thanks to the Grab app; you can place an order for delivery for just 15,000 Vietnamese dong, which is about $0.65! Alongside affordable rent and groceries, the cost of living in Vietnam is extremely affordable!
10. ABILITY TO CHEAP TRANSPORTATION LIKE RIDING A SCOOTER
You can travel around the country (safely!) without having to worry about hiring a car. All you have to do is rent a motorbike for about $335-$45 per month.
11. PLENTY OF EXPAT RESIDENTS, BUT NOT AN OVERABUNDANCE
The term “ex-pats” (short of expatriates) are those who have left their home country. Also, those like us who are Americans are considered ex-pats since we live in Vietnam!
There are plenty of foreigners in Vietnam to meet new friends, particularly if you are part of a group who travels! There are plenty of VIPKid teachers from other countries that can be connected within Vietnam as well as there is a large ex-pat population that exists in Hanoi or Saigon is fantastic.
In contrast to Thailand, where ex-pats populate every corner, you won’t find many of them in Vietnam. When compared to Vietnam, Thailand is an incredible country, and there is no reason why you shouldn’t travel there; yet, the atmosphere in locations such as Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Pai is very different from that in Vietnam.
12. VIETNAM IS INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL
I’m not sure I’ll ever be bored of returning to this place. There are places that are so wild that you feel as if you’re watching a movie.
There are other places to go to in Vietnam, such as Hanoi, where you can see Vietnamese culture on every street corner. There are thousands of fruit stands and raw meats laid out on small tables (and often, dogs’ meat is depicted). The best “moving to Vietnam advice” is to take the plunge! We’ve had the pleasure of meeting a lot of families that have moved from their homes to America as well as Australia and come to Vietnam to spend the year. With their children and everything!
Even though they’re all at home, I am following their social media accounts, and they continue to speak about how much they enjoyed living in the US and what they’ll are missing!
13. VIETNAM IS A SECURE PLACE TO LIVE
Are the people of Vietnam secure? I’d say yes, that it is! After six months of living here, the sole moment that I’m worried about my safety is when I am riding our motorbike. But, it’s important to be aware and attentive to your surroundings.
Are you ready to spend a year in Vietnam? Keep this in mind for the future!
