Inside My New Apartment in District 1, Saigon (HCMC), Vietnam

Step inside daily life in Ho Chi Minh City 🇻🇳—from my rooftop room and private garden terrace to street food, gym life, and the real cost of living in Saigon. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like living in Vietnam as a long-term traveler or digital nomad, this honest apartment tour and lifestyle vlog gives you the full picture. After 6+ years on the road, I’ve learned that your living space can make or break your experience—and in this video, I share exactly why this $360/month setup (right in District 1) might be one of my most unique stays yet. From the pros (quiet location, epic rooftop garden, fast internet) to the cons (five flights of stairs and limited kitchen gear), you’ll see what daily life really looks like here. I also take you out into the neighborhood—checking out local supermarkets, grabbing a classic Vietnamese bánh mì, and sharing insights on food safety, pricing, and what’s changed since I arrived. Plus, a glimpse into my morning routine, gym costs, and how the rainy season is about to transform life in Saigon. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & intro 02:25 Apartment tour & rooftop garden 05:12 Local supermarkets & cost of living 07:57 Trying Vietnamese bánh mì 09:37 Apartment pros & cons 11:42 Morning routine & garden life 13:13 Cost comparison: Saigon vs Da Nang 17:25 Gym & daily expenses 20:30 Travel essentials & tips 23:45 Reflections on living space vs location If you enjoy real, unfiltered travel content and want to follow my journey across Southeast Asia, hit subscribe and join the adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video was filmed in a public place. We generally ask people if it's okay to film them, however if anyone appears incidentally and wishes to be removed, please message us via our Social Media contact details below. HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS VIDEO?: Place a Comment below and I'll do my best to respond. SUPPORT MY CHANNEL: https://ko-fi.com/biggworldcinema https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BiggW... SOCIAL MEDIA:   / biggworldcinema     / biggworldcinema     / biggworldcinema2   https://t.me/BiggWorldCinema (Telegram) PHOTOGRAPHS FOR LICENSE OR SALE: https://www.alamy.com/portfolio/phili... EQUIPMENT USED: DJI OSMO POCKET3 CANON G7X II Go Pro HERO9 Black COLOUR BARS TESTCARD: https://vidfy.com/video/tv-noise-0212... MUSIC KINDLY SUPPLIED BY: Artist: JF Gloss Song: Happy Mr Barry Licensed to YouTube by Epidemic Sound Artist: Coma Svensson Song: Ordinary Days Licensed to YouTube by Epidemic Sound Artist: Gold Flow Song: Belong Licensed to YouTube by Epidemic Sound Artist: Par Hagstrom Song: This Is You Licensed to YouTube by Epidemic Sound Artist: Kevin Venture Song: Living Life Like a Dream CURRENT SUBSCRIBER COUNT: 40,843 Keywords: ho chi minh city vlog, saigon apartment tour, vietnam cost of living 2026, digital nomad vietnam, living in vietnam expat, district 1 saigon apartment, vietnam street food banh mi, southeast asia travel vlog, budget travel vietnam #HoChiMinhCity #Saigon #TravelVlog #ForeignersLivinginVietnam #RetiredinVietnam