What is the cost of living in Vietnam?
Apart from renting, costs of living are generally low. Going out and eating out at restaurants can be as low as $1-3 USD to $30 USD (depending on where you eat). Street food is in abundance here and is (for the most part) safe, tasty, and cheap. If you want cheap pho here (the traditional noodle soup), you can find it. If you want Indian food, you can find it. If you want a fancy dinner, that’s also available. You can live as cheaply or as lavishly as you want to in Hanoi…there’s something to suit all tastes. -What do you think about the Vietnamese? The locals treat foreigners quite well. Apart from occasional staring, I haven’t encountered any animosity or distant treatment. On the contrary, friends of mine that ‘look’ American or Western are often approached in a very friendly, inquisitive manner by Vietnamese of all ages. One thing that does take getting used to is the very blunt and honest manner of speaking that the Vietnamese have. It’s not a faux pas to ask anyone their age, wei
