Comments on: Cost of living Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City for $724 a month

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:05:22 +0000

Ho Chi Minh City can be quite cheap if you know how to save money. Living here in the city for less than $800 USD can definitely be done while still maintaining a decent lifestyle.

The biggest cost will probably be accommodations, as the influx of foreigners has caused a lot of landlords to jack up the prices of rent in a lot of places, especially in D1, D3.

Food is pretty cheap if you eat local food, western food is a rip off!

Having grab and goviet makes traveling around the city a breeze and very affordable.

By: Enzo

Enzo — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:18:18 +0000

It all depends on the way you live. You can live super cheap or super expensive anywhere. In Vietnam you’ll pay much more for a car, iphone, computer, playstation, etc., than you would pay in America. So if you’re a gamer who likes to drive and use an iPhone, bring your wallet.

By: Amy S

Amy S — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:28:40 +0000

Hi James,

I’m trying to find out what the cost of living is like VS an average income? What would a person earn say working in a coffee shop on average? Or any other average job? Was it easy enough getting a job?
Your help would be so so appreciated! I would absolutely love to visit there! Blog was great, thanks so much for that!

Amy

By: Ankitha Rajput

Ankitha Rajput — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:05:08 +0000

Thanks for the awesome blog. Nice information.

By: Shawn Houle

Shawn Houle — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 06:04:57 +0000

In reply to jan. Hello James I am relocating to Ho Chi Minh City and I was curious if you had any advice that could prepare me for my trip? I'm going to be living there and getting married to a resident but I know much about the city. I just know that I've heard good things but I'm still nervous about the transition

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By: Ken Clark

Ken Clark — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 05:15:42 +0000

In reply to James Clark. Have you since went back? I'm wondering how much to expect for a rental like two or three months? Are there cities that demonstrate the culture for photography? Planning on retiring soon and would love to do this style of travel. Thanks for sharing your story.

By: Alexander Pendelton

Alexander Pendelton — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 09:08:56 +0000

Bookmarked for a later visit!

By: Jeffery

Jeffery — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 06:08:38 +0000

In reply to James Clark.

Hello. I’m so thrilled to see your posts. I bave a few questions that I hope you can answer.
I am very bad about losing the most important of my things, such as phone and passport! I’ve traveled by motorcycle extensively throughout South America and did so without a passport due to the fact that I had lost it in Panama. It was almost a nonissue. What is the passport and dochment situation like in Vietnam? Are you stopped or questioned or asked for dochments often or randomly?
Next, I’d like to know what the more rural areas of Vietnam are like. Especially the rural areas outside of HCMC.
And last, I wonder if you can tell me if man can make a living as a restaurateur, ie fine dining in HCMC?
Thank you in advance for the replies I hope to get. Safe travels and enjoy your life!

By: Charmaine Thring

Charmaine Thring — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 07:58:20 +0000

In reply to Andre’ Mane.

Hi Andre

I wrote a reply for you and replied to James by accident. What James said plus my tips.

🙂