Comments on: Living in Vietnam Costs & Expat Life

By: joanna

joanna — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:43:54 +0000

Peter what do you mean by “There is a certain attitude toward “foreigners” that runs under the surface everywhere in Vietnam”. I presume its a negative attitude. Can you explain?
cheers
Jo

By: Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor — Wed, 04 May 2022 05:10:46 +0000

One of the things you should add to the list of “cons” about LIVING in Vietnam is the attitude of the banks and other institutions that primarily serve locals I have a solid income and a permanent resident card (yes, there is such a thing – not many know about it), but in the banks I am still a “foreigner” and I cannot access the same services that a local can. There is a certain attitude toward “foreigners” that runs under the surface everywhere in Vietnam — it’s an interesting part of the culture but it is a factor for you only if you are in Vietnam for the long term. I have 20 years on and off in Vietnam and I intend to stay.

By: Charbel Bousraih

Charbel Bousraih — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:28:56 +0000

Charlie i have never seen such detailed experiences, my wife and I have a huge chance ending up in one of Ho Chi Min’s American Schools this summer as we are both educators from Boston, Massachusetts. Loved your write up Charlie and you cracked me up at times, specially the Butt Hose thing, I lived in Cairo, Egypt and that was what made life worth living, LOL. Oh and you’re right about the warning, checking the water pressure as it might really split someones butt in half LOL

Keep up the great work!!
Charbel

By: Valerie Johnson

Valerie Johnson — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:05:05 +0000

In reply to Adam. My partner and i are retired thinking of going to Vietnam for a few months thanks for all the info

By: qu bit

qu bit — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:34:59 +0000

Ironic so many westerners demonize China for being ‘Communist’ which is in name only, yet have no problems moving to Vietnam which actually is Communist.

By: Greg G

Greg G — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:22:51 +0000

A friend took me on a motorbike tour of HCMC Chinatown. On the return trip, a rain shower popped up. It was like choreography. All the bikes pulled over to the right, put the kickstand down, swung their leg over, opened the seat, pulled out a poncho, put it on, put the seat down, got back on the bike and rode away. The synchronicity was amazing!

By: michael sullivan

michael sullivan — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:28:09 +0000

Can you really live on 1500 a month, no bells and whistles. Thank you great info!

By: David

David — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:08:00 +0000

Great article. It is very helpful. I will be going to live part time in HCMC, as soon as they open up there visa office. I am marrying my fiancé and planning to live there for 6-7 months out of the year. I have traveled the world for 40 years and I have live in China for a few years. Thanks again for the info.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:29:45 +0000

You could say that you’ve seen 25 percent of what you’ll encounter in Vietnam after ready what this guy has written. An enormius amount of guidance which most of the expats will never encounter atleast unless going there in person. Hats up to you sir.

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 10:13:34 +0000

In reply to Nigel Ingram. Thanks Nigel, glad it was useful!