They lied about the cost of living in Vietnam (It’s better than you think)

Forget the inflated numbers you see online; the actual Vietnam cost of living might surprise you. Here is what we really pay to live in Mui Ne. We discuss the logistics of the slow travel life constantly, but the actual numbers often get lost in translation. To provide a realistic baseline for your own planning, we are opening up our personal budget for our current home. We are currently renting in Vietnam, specifically a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house that includes a full kitchen and a private outdoor area. The total for this setup—including access to a pool—comes to 18 million VND per month. Whether you are looking to base yourself in Southeast Asia for a few months or are curious about the mechanics of renting in Vietnam, this is a transparent look at our monthly expenses on the ground in Mui Ne. Subscribe to OG Trotter for more firsthand stories on life on the road. Tell us in the comments: what is the most important amenity for you when renting long-term? Stay longer. Notice more. 0:00 Buying a better life abroad 0:56 What geo arbitrage really means 2:13 The slow-living nomad lifestyle 4:32 Crunching the real numbers 11:33 The hidden realities of this life