Can I stay in Vietnam for a month?

Can I stay in Vietnam for longer than 30 days?

Okay, so you wanna hang out in Vietnam longer than a month, eh?

Well, a 3-month single entry visa is your best bet. It lets you stay for, like, ninety days – pretty sweet, right? But, uh, here's the catch.

That visa? Its only good for one single entry. Think about it.

If you, say, pop over to Cambodia for a weekend, that Vietnam visa is toast. Poof. Gone. You'll need a new one to get back in. Bummer, I know.

Extending your visa is the way to go if you really want to overstay.

Now, for the details, and some extra stuff:

• Visa Run Problems: A visa run isn't a solid answer.
• Multiple entry visas: This allow you to enter and exit Vietnam multiple times.
• Visa extensions are available, but the requirements and fees vary. Best go check with local immigration dude, ok?

Anyway, that's the deal. Don't get caught out! You could end up with a fine or deported. My cuz Vinny got caught in Hanoi, and it was a real mess… oh, and he was trying to sell fake Rolexes.

Is Vietnam cheap for aussies?

Vietnam... it's complicated. The Aussie dollar stretches further there, yeah. But cheap? It depends.

Flights are affordable, especially if you book ahead, that's true. But those budget airlines... sometimes feel less so. My flight in 2023 was surprisingly pricey.

Food? Mostly cheap. Street food is amazing, ridiculously inexpensive. But nice dinners? Those can add up quickly. I blew my budget a few times on fancy pho in Hanoi.

Accommodation varies wildly. Hostels, dirt cheap. Luxury hotels, not so much. I stayed in a lovely little guesthouse in Hoi An— reasonably priced. But Da Nang? My hotel there was a little too pricey.

Experiences… that's where things get tricky. Some things are cheap, exploring ancient ruins or cycling through rice paddies. But guided tours or fancy excursions? Forget about it, those prices can sting.

• Flights: Generally good value, but watch out for those sneaky extra fees.
• Food: Street food is unbeatable, but restaurants can be pricey.
• Accommodation: Budget options abound, but luxury comes at a cost.
• Experiences: Free activities are plentiful, but guided tours are expensive.

It's not universally cheap, no. But you can absolutely budget travel in Vietnam and have a wonderful trip. It's just... not always as cheap as I'd hoped. Sigh. The memories, though... they're priceless, at least.

What is a good monthly salary in Vietnam?

A good salary? Depends on your definition of "good," doesn't it? Think less "rolling in dough," more "not ramen for every meal."

4-5 million VND? That's peanuts! Enough for pho and maybe a motorbike repair, assuming you're not spontaneously combusting from the heat. Unskilled labor, you know. Like being a human fan in a rice paddy.

10 million VND? Ah, now we're talking. Enough to not constantly stare longingly at the durian vendor's cart. Skilled workers, professionals. Doctors, lawyers, actual mechanics – not the guy who fixes my uncle's rusty bicycle with chewing gum and hope.

But seriously, it's 2024 and things are crazy. You need to think about:

• Location: Hanoi vs. Ho Chi Minh City? Big difference. Like comparing a bustling night market to a quiet temple.
• Experience: Fresh out of uni? Expect less than someone with 10 years experience. Seriously. Less than my dog earns from his Instagram modeling gig.
• Industry: Tech? Finance? Tourism? Your paycheck will reflect that. Tech pays like crazy, in Vietnam. Did I mention my dog is a tech influencer?
• Negotiation Skills: You gotta be bolder than a street vendor haggling with a tourist.

My cousin, who’s a software engineer, makes a boatload more than 10 million. He lives like a king. Or at least like a king who frequently eats at fancy restaurants and owns a scooter.

My friend, who works at a coffee shop, makes way, way less. She's saving up for a trip to Phu Quoc, though. She's tough, that one. Like a caffeinated gecko.

Seriously though, research specific jobs in your field for a more accurate idea. Don't rely on vague averages, friend. You deserve better than generalizations.

Where is the best place to retire in Vietnam?

Da Nang, hands down, it's THE SPOT! Nha Trang? Eh, crowded like a can of sardines, it is.

Da Nang is, like, Vietnam's chill uncle. Plus, the beaches are killer. Seriously, better than my ex's cooking, and that was saying something.

Why Da Nang rocks more than a rickshaw on a downhill slope:

• Killer Beaches: Golden sands that stretch further than my attention span.
• Expat Scene, But Not TOO Expat: You can find your people, but still feel like you're in Vietnam, not Little Britain.
• Cost of Living: Cheap! I can afford, like, two bowls of pho a day. Score!
• Central Location: Easy to bounce to other parts of Vietnam. Road trip, anyone?
• Dragon Bridge: A freakin' dragon that breathes fire! Tell me that's not retirement goals.

Nha Trang's okay, I guess, if you're into elbowing tourists for a spot on the sand. But Da Nang? It's where it's at. Seriously. Think of it as retirement, but with dragons. Yeah, baby!

What is the cost of living in Vietnam per month?

Okay, so Vietnam, huh? Man, I was there last summer, June 2023, in Hanoi. Crazy hot and humid, sweat dripping constantly. My budget? Tight. Really tight. I'm talking ramen noodle breakfasts most days. Seriously.

For a single guy like me, forget the fancy stuff. Street food was king. Amazing, actually. Pho for lunch, maybe 30,000 dong – that’s like, $1.25. Dinner was similar – different street food each night. Drinks? Cheap beer, local stuff, 10,000 dong a pop.

Transportation? Scooters everywhere. I used Grab, the ride-hailing app – much cheaper than taxis. Probably spent $10 a day max on getting around. Accommodation? I got a small, kinda basic room, aircon a must-have in that heat, for about $15 a night in a guesthouse.

Total? I'd say around $40 a day, maybe $45 if I splurged. I spent a month, so that's about $1200-$1350. Much cheaper than the estimates I’d seen online. Those are way off. Probably for families or people living the high life. I lived very cheaply.

• Food: $10-$15/day, tops. Street food is the way to go
• Transport: $10/day maximum
• Accommodation: $15/night
• Activities: varied, cheap museums, temples, etc.

My experience was vastly different than any of those average numbers online.

But hey, I traveled light, and I was happy to rough it. So, yeah. A very different experience, for sure, than the numbers suggest.