How Much Is RICH In Vietnam? Let's Ask Vietnamese! 

Grandma said if you have your health you’re rich!

These interviews are rock solid. People want to hear from the locals.

Great snapshot of Vietnam, thank you. I agree that Vietnam is an open secret to many Europeans as one of the best places to visit or to retire. They will be the next Asian Silicon Valley. Vietnamese are smart, beautiful, and tenacious. I'm a Vietnamese American and U.S. Army vet married to my Vietnamese wife who immigrated to the U.S. in 1974. We've been back and forth to Vietnam since 1992, helping her families and have seen how fast the economy has grown. We'd built a large retirement home and acquired lands in 1999-2000. Thanks to our early land, Bitcoin, and stock investments, I took an early retirement in 2021 from a U.S. Federal government job. We are now living the Vida Loca life of traveling foodies and having the best times of our life. The variety and freshness of the foods in Vietnam are second to none. High-quality electronics like massage chairs, treadmills, and home electronics are better quality than those in the U.S. at a fraction of the costs. Brand name meds, medical, and dental care in Vietnam are also fractions of the cost with some of the best customer services from many European/U.S. trained practitioners. Recently, I've had a whole mouth dental restoration for about $12K. This includes oral surgeries, nasal lifts, bone graphs, porcelain crowns for the whole upper rows front teeth, and four implants. Had it priced in the U.S. for $50K+. We're considered Viet Kieu, so we're able to get 5 years visa. After living here 6 months or more, we've filed paperwork and are able to stay permanently as retirees. We're finally going to sell our home in the U.S. and flip the script by living full-time in Vietnam and visiting our kids in the U.S. as a vacation from Vietnam. We're being pampered with my wife's sisters, dozens of the now grown-up neices and nephews we've financially supported throughout the years. This is the life I'm telling ya! 😂 P.S. I don't pay any taxes on my home and lands in the Ba Ria Vung Tau area. I especially love that I don't have to be burdened my with my 9mm everywhere I go. Gun violence in Vietnam is almost nonexistent. Vietnam, with a population of 100 million people, had one of the best COVID 19 mitigation management in the world. Their deaths and infection rates were in the thousands and not in the millions like it is in the U.S.

I was born in Saigon in 1974. I’ve never been back, but i have family there. I would love to retire there.

The girl studying masters and living with 200$ is so cute 🤩

Thank you for these beautiful interviews!

Danang is one of my favorite city to visit. Will return next April.

Vietnamese people are so nice, and their country is beautiful. Plus, it costs almost nothing to live there.

I went to Danang and Hoian for my honeymoon. I was shocked how nice it was. I had the beach all to myself and the breakfast buffet at the resort were amazing. This was 10 years ago. I want to come back!

I like videos from Geofrey ..he actually get down to the detail of local life. Thanks !

Wow i think the music video is great at the end, i actuslly like the lyrics to the song, because its straight-up chiling and it shows whats available for a person coming to vietnam looking to escape the entire western world countries high cost of everything and just looking to live comfortably while still having a blast at life.......... You definitely earned my sub, (also glad that you actually asked the locals because i always love hear from them as well )

Nice to see prices from a local's perspective. Da Nang has become my new favourite spot in South East Asia, I look forward to head back to Da Nang next January.

I was there a couple months ago in HCM. I def over-paid for my place, but it was daily and in D1, nothing to write home about, but nice, clean and did the job (850k/day, 800k/day for 10 days+. Monthly would be 15M + electric). I figured out even with such a high rent, compared to what else was available for longer term renting, with food (special diet) i would pay about the same or slightly less then I'm paying for just rent here in BKK (ofc Im over-paying here too, bc it's an AirBnB in a nice part of town and it's monthly). I hearrd Hoi An and Hanoi much cheaper. Da Nang looks nice, esp with a good beach. Also agree with Geofrey that the interactions, at least that I experienced, were a bit more genuine over there then I found over here and the English isn't bad for those that speak it. I definitely need to get back there soon and do more exploring!

Super video man. Interview with locals and hearing their english was amazing

The beach at Da nang is outstanding. when the wind is from the east the surf is great. Just about everyone you talk to is from Hanoi. I was there in 1971 under a lot different situation. Most of the Vietnamese I knew were also from Hanoi or somewhere else up north. I said back then that after the war this is going to be the best vacation spot in Vietnam.

youre right about the genuineness in da nang. im on my 2nd visit, and have made a few friends. i was taken for a weekend up to quong tre, and did a teaching session in a little village school. i was probably the only farang in a 50 mile radius. my visit caused a hell of a stir. it felt like a bruce springsteen one off gig.

Viva Da Nang!😎😉Great place I was there pre covid from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh!Loved it.

Great Video from an expat living here in Vietnam

Thanks for the video 👍🏻 You really have to think about the exchange rates for everywhere in the world compared to other places

I love Vietnamese people and their kind spirit. Can’t wait to visit one day!

Great video GP...very useful information for explorers....

Great video. Just got back from a month in Da Nang and I could totally live there.

Vietnam looks like a great place to visit..Hopefully I'll get there this winter..

Been to VN 10 times. I love it there. Very friendly and sweet people. Really good food and awesome coffee. Also beautiful women.

Interesting video and nice place for expats from the US to retire, except for the risk of losing our social security or disability in my case caused from heavy lifting especially traveling on business trips in my business systems teaching and IT career. My US monthly costs including rent and excluding travel are $1500 a month for everything, leaving about $900 left over for travel which I rarely do. But I live in Phoenix to keep costs low and had to divorce to manage retirement since my wife wanted to keep our home and the high expenses of home ownership. We moved from California, and she from Mexico where I met her in my business travel, since home ownership and apartment rental are half what it was in the Napa Valley where I was raised. Mexico is not as cheap for expats as Vietnam seems to be, and Vietnam I feel is a safer country, and Asian people I find so polite and so excellent with coping skills, as I found my fiance who was from Zacatecas, one of Mexico's wealthiest cities. You sound like a season traveler. Five of my six decades on our Creator's world were spent traveling and also (lol) dreaming of the days we humans may travel from Spaceship earth to exotic planets, but since I have not visited Australia or Africa yet there is more to see on Spaceship earth, which I learned snorkeling off of Guam with only fish friends, who kissed me all over, and taking my daughter and ex wife on a sub ride in Honolulu. Gr8 well done video with a lot of research and the very professional approach to a country, though in a war with ours, was never my enemy since the war ended in '75 when I was still a boy, or an enemy of those drafted to go there who survived what our politicians told them to do. They ended the Genocide in Cambodia and as you have shown, have given their people with the help of tourist dollars a chance to live. One must remember based on what they earn, though inexpensive to us, is only obtained thru hard work and respect for their homeland and its varied subcultures, like ours, and ecology and scenic beauty.

Interesting , thanks . Just got back from another 3 weeks there . Saigon , Buon Ma Thuot , Da Lat and Nha Trang . Sadly time ran out for more . So just paid hotel bills :-) , Not really in one place to rent an apartment , other via Air Bnb etc . Found a nice place in Nha Trang , hotel 100m from the beach . 800k dong / night , including a huge buffet breakfast . Do the math for the month :-) So 400k for a decent lobster cooked on the beach was a bargain , in the restuarants 50 m away was 700k + , beach beers 12k :-) , no joke ! No , do not eat lobster daily , that said , hook up with a small fisherman , seafood is great there . Forget price of scooter hire , way less than taxi fares . Was a little worried about you being upfront , guess you had that sorted before :-) Lady on the beach was an honey . Taxi guy , practical , family first . Families are big there :-) At the end of the day ' How big is your wallet' :-) The folks you chatted with , work . And can still afford a dental plan :-) The beach /sea there seems better than Nha Trang , what happens after the dragon ? That said had a great time with some local youth on the way home from the Sailing Club , forced me to join them , drink their beer and eat the fresh prawns cooked right there . Will be back next year , maybe after Tet . Have a good day .

Great insight great information loved your video mate I live in the UK and would love to retire in Asia Vietnam looks beautiful reasonable costs and lovely people love to visit soon cheers mate

OMG , that is a busy beach . Just passed through 9 years ago from Hue to Hoi An , On the other hand , nice to see all the ladies on the beach . Rich ....spending more on the same things .

3 generations in 1 home makes sense. Imagine how cheap that makes living.

Great video - very informative!

Great video! Thanks for sharing

I have to try and learn some Vietnamese. The good folks there seem to learn so many different languages. I feel like I am slacking!

If you work at a restaurant or some companies, owners could possibly offer you fully free daily expenses plus your salary.

Big Baller = Big Spender

Dear Lord thank you for bringing peace to these people. RIP to every victim of that horrible war.

I love danang. I want to live like a king 😅

That conversion is a killer, me going to the store and give them all change in millions lol. 😂

I’m American and my dream is to go to Ho Chi Minh City for a vacation!

Wasn't expecting the song at the end

Since every Vietnamese family possesses at least 1 million dollars, I would consider they themselves are all rich. LOL 😂😝

This makes me feel better. I am 32 my lady is 27 were retired and bring in about 8k a month in our retirement or 2 mil dong. This sounds better than thailand

I loved my month in Da Nang during my travels this year, heavily considering staying multiple months every year

British tourist here I've just spent 3 weeks in vietnam traveling from Hanoi to ho chi minh, I've spent about 15-20 million in 3 weeks 💀 granted I've been doing touristy stuff and going on day trips. Drinking in touristy places. But I would love to come back and rent somewhere for a month and see what I could do it on a budget

Cant wait toove to vietnam. Went there with my girl who is originally from there and fell in love with the country

Well documented and good info....Surprising on th monthly......Good food there too for sur....

Taxi driver was awesome!

Excellent, wonderful, much needed information, thank you so much, much love from India ❤❤❤

I'm glad they speak English to help with tourism and acceptance of Americans coming over there , and just over 50 yrs ago that country had a horrible war going on

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤❤❤❤

I have to give it to you😂I really enjoy watching your videos!

Just Left district 7 in April when the heat wave hit. I go every year but my 2 favorite places are Da Lat and NHA Trang. Danang is a little too crowded for my taste's thx for the share okay 😁👍

Vietnam is indeed a good place to retire. The cost of living there is way lower than in Singapore. I spent three months in Da Nang and will be going back to Vietnam soon

Came to see if i can ball out in vietnam. Stayed for the banger at the end

Good information 😊

IN SÃO PAULO BRASIL 3 GENERECTIONS LIVE IN ONE HOUSE OR LITLE LAND 5X25 METERS IN THE HOOD WITH 800 DOLLARS PER MONTH. Poor family.😢

Love Da Nang. We will be back!

$500 - $800 is just basic living . No trips around Asia, health care, not much entertainment, etc etc. Been to Vietnam 7 times last 10 years & all over Asia. $2000 is more realistic for western expectations

Thanks for video was great 👍

Great video.

First Betty is on point, 200 USD a month, I love how she rolls :-)

Danang is much safer and cheaper than hcm. The way its being governed are huge difference. Recommended Danang to everyone.

awesome bro ❤

Thank for your video and welcome to Vietnam! The music clip in the end is pretty cool 😎 😅!

Love your work. New sub!

Living your best life man ;)

God bless these young people. In fact life is difficult for them and they have to stretch their money like crazy. 4:43 this girl probably lives in a room with 10 other girls all sleeping together. These girls come from the provinces and have to make ends meet. Lots of them end up in bad jobs dealing with tourists. Vietnam is changing a lot. I wish these people happiness in life.

Great chats GP 🤩👌😳 - Interesting

I shit $100 a day in America, I'm trying to move out bruh haha

Love the video love the channel

Everyone is rich in Vietnam when you can have millions of Dong in your pocket ... LOL's

Hanoi is more crowded than this place, Danang? That's US beach crowded. Very close if not.

Thank you for this video

Thank you for the video.

Hmm that beach was busy , way more than Nha Trang "Moscow by the sea '

Just started to follow you so I’m hoping I can learn About they country

Those Viet girls are sweet.

For me, living in HCM - distict 2. 700usd for 4 people( 2 kids)

They speak very good English.

Wow! Filipina women have such different attitudes compared to women in the US. No one feels the need to twerk or show their butt. I hope that little 19 year old does well. I really should look into Vietnam. Danang?

I will travel to Vietnam from Philippines

Nice Vlog, brother 🤨

Bucket list added to my future retirement travels. 🎉😊

IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER I LIKE YOUR CHANNEL VERY MUCH !GOD BLESS YOU

My lady friend of two years from Vietnam tells me a different story. She says the cost of going there to see her family for a month is expensive.

so...i was in vietnam dec1968-dec1969. my income is $6500 a month net. that's around $190 million. i'm leaving.

Beautiful people!!!

Wow love your rap bro 🎉

the average income when I was there in 2000 was around 300 bucks, these day it is around 2300 bucks a years... so if they are spending 400-500 bucks a months they are very well off or have rich parents.

Wife was born in Saigon 1969.

Great makes me feel going there What’s the place name where you at?

Da Nang is cheaper than Hanoi or HCMH and I still easily spent more than 1.5 mil per day. I do tip though. The prices at Lang Ca were already eye watering: $500 lobsters....lol.

If i didn't know better GP, id say this was just an excuse to talk to pretty girls 😂. Honestly tho, it looks an incredible place. A beautiful city with warm and welcoming locals.

Great prices but is there true market transparency? Can foreign people get the same deals? 😮

Maybe because of our culture so we tend to live with our parents for a long time (family oriented). Like if they're from Hanoi and they have jobs in the same city then will live with their parents. But if people from another city want to come to Hanoi for works, then they will have to rent. Of course expenses will be different for each people, but for 1 normal person (without kids) I would say: around 200-300$

looks beautiful! wondering does their costs include mobile phone and internet also?

You ask woman ...but they date..men mostly ..

I can afford to live in the London suburbs.I guess that would make me rich if I moved to Vietnam.

And to think we were at war with them. What was it all about?

Geofrey, in case you don't know it's our culture that the kids are supposed to live in the parent's house. If for some rare situations, the parents must kick the kids out off the house, the parents will be ashamed to face the relatives and neighbors. This is the reason the foreigners don't understand why even the childrens already have kids of their own but still provide housing and foods for the grand parents when they get old and retired. It's a burden for the parents when the kids were young but then it goes around they will take care of the parents when they got old. 3 generation family is the norm in Vietnam. Even when the kids got rich and can afford to buy a nice bigger house, it's the parents choice if they want to move to new place no problem. They'll keep in touch.

any tertiary instituions teaching Economics programs in English?