He Pays Just $400 for This Apartment in Vietnam—Here's Why He'll Never Move Back

#USA One year ago, Santiago made a decision that completely changed his life. After years of living in the United States, earning three times more money than he does today, he realized he had something most people never notice until it's gone: no time, no peace, and no freedom. Today, he lives in Da Nang, Vietnam, spending around $2,000 per month, including rent, food, transportation, entertainment, and everything else. But this story isn't just about saving money. It's about finding a place where life feels slower, safer, and more meaningful. In this episode, Santiago shares: Why he walked away from life in America. His complete monthly cost of living in Vietnam. His $400 apartment with an incredible view. Why Vietnam feels safer than anywhere he's ever lived. How moving abroad helped him quit old habits. Building AI businesses while living overseas. The truth about relocating that most influencers never mention. Chapters: 00:00 Why He Left America for Vietnam 01:53 Inside His $400 Apartment Tour 05:56 His Monthly Cost of Living in Vietnam 09:38 From Colombia to Houston to Southeast Asia 12:52 The Biggest Culture Shocks After Moving 16:48 Building an AI Business From Vietnam 21:18 Why He'll Never Move Back to America 25:08 The Hard Truth About Living Abroad 28:07 His Advice for Anyone Thinking of Leaving Executive Producer & Co-Director: Jordy “Comes Alive” Trachtenberg Director : Captain Hayford Production: 1Circle Production Cinematography :Thuong Nguyen Color Grading : Moved Abroad Special Thanks to : Santiago Subscribe to Relocated :    / @relocatedd   About Moved Abroad Moved Abroad is a documentary series that follows the emotional, financial, and cultural journeys of people who leave their home countries to build new lives overseas. Each episode explores why they left, where they settled, how they adapted, and what life is really like after the move—from housing and cost of living to identity, safety, family, career, and personal freedom. Through authentic home tours, day-in-the-life storytelling, and candid conversations, Moved Abroad goes beyond the highlight reel to reveal the realities of starting over in a new country. The series features expats, entrepreneurs, creatives, families, retirees, and solo adventurers navigating unfamiliar cultures, building new communities, and embracing the opportunities and challenges that come with life abroad. Moved Abroad isn't about escaping life—it's about creating a better one. It's about redefining success, finding greater freedom, and discovering what "home" truly means when you choose it for yourself. #relocated #usa #livingabroad #costofliving #vietnam #motivation #inspiration #life #retirement #us #costofliving #Vietnam #CostOfLiving #FamilyOfSix #LivingAbroad #ExpatLife #Relocated #webnationafrica #Movedabroad