Cost of Living in Vietnam was CHEAP. Now it’s a TRAP? Is living in Vietnam on $500/month a realistic budget. If you are planning to move to Vietnam and read that it's the world's cheapest place to live in, you have been lied to. In this eye-opening video, Attorney Ken Duong, an experienced expat and entrepreneur, shares the real cost of living in Vietnam and it’s not what most travel bloggers or influencers tell you. From rent and utilities to groceries, healthcare, and hidden expenses, Ken Duong breaks down what it actually costs to live comfortably in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Whether you are an expat in Vietnam, planning to travel to Vietnam, or just curious about relocating to Southeast Asia, this is the honest breakdown you need before packing your bags so that YOU can make the right decision! Don’t fall for the hype! Get the facts from someone who’s living it every day. GET OUR HELP: https://tinyurl.com/duongglobal 00:00 Living in Vietnam on $500: Is it cheaper than in Bangkok? 01:16 3 Lifestyle Budget Tiers 01:50 Housing Budget,Rent, Deposits & Utilities 03:48 Groceries: 50% Above Shelf Prices In Singapore! 04:52 Internet & Sim Cards in Vietnam 05:03 Restaurants & Coffee 05:43 Transportation Costs 07:09 Gyms 08:23 Outdoor Activities Are PRICEY! 09:14 Massages! 09:38 Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City 10:12 Hidden Fee #1 11:31 Hidden Fee #2: THIS IS YOUR MAIN CONCERN! 13:09 Hidden Fee #3 13:35 Working & Co-Working Spaces 13:58 Schools Cost = Your First Car! 14:25 Take a Screenshot for This! 16:10 $500/m: Realistic Vietnam Cost of Living or LIE? Trailer Epic| Weapon by Alex-Productions https://youtu.be/tee4mG1M70U Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/ Lo-Fi Hip Hop Vlog by Alex-Productions | youtu.be/zRsyOJv1P8s Music promoted by onsound.eu/ ►Follow us◄ 👉🏻 Become our clients: contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com 👉🏻 Follow Duong Global Business Consulting & International Attorney Ken Duong | https://www.facebook.com/duongbusinessconsulting 👉🏻 Find out how we can help you | http://www.duongbusinessconsulting.com ►About Duong Global Business Consulting Group◄ Duong Global is an international acknowledged worldwide business consulting firm that provides business and legal services specializing in the U.S. – ASEAN multilateral trade relations. Our aim is to enhance corporate competency and performance through result-based solutions, effectively combining processes, people and systems, designed to match clients' individual requirements. Our unique set of business and legal services include International & U.S. Business Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate, Franchising, Marketing, Intellectual Property, and Entertainment.

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