Hope I Die Before I Get Old: What $900 PCM Gets Me in Saigon, Vietnam

Living in Saigon on a Budget 🇻🇳 | My REAL Monthly Cost of Living in Vietnam (2026) What does it actually cost to live in Ho Chi Minh City as a long-term traveler or expat in 2026? In this video, I break down my real monthly expenses living in District 1, Saigon — from rent, groceries, gym memberships, coffee, transport, visas, and daily life in Vietnam. After moving from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City, I share how I found an apartment in District 1, why I stopped using Airbnb, and how much cheaper life in Vietnam feels compared to Cambodia. You’ll also get a full look at my grocery shopping routine, supermarket bargains, local prices, gym costs, motorbike taxis, Vietnam e-visa tips, and the honest reality of frugal expat life in Southeast Asia. If you're researching the cost of living in Vietnam, planning to move to Saigon, traveling Southeast Asia, or looking for realistic expat budgets in 2026, this video should help. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro – Living cheaply in Vietnam 01:03 Moving to Saigon & finding accommodation 02:15 Airbnb vs renting directly from landlords 03:04 My District 1 rooftop terrace tour 04:11 Why I cook instead of eating out 05:39 Hunting for supermarket bargains in Saigon 08:11 Co.opmart vs local wet markets 10:17 Grocery prices in Vietnam (2026) 16:19 Monthly grocery & utility costs breakdown 18:11 Cheap gym membership in District 1 20:00 Eating out costs in Ho Chi Minh City 21:57 Vietnam e-visa process & border runs 26:43 My total monthly budget in Saigon In this video I cover: • Cost of living in Vietnam 2026 • Ho Chi Minh City expat budget • Saigon apartment prices • Vietnam grocery prices • Cheap living in Southeast Asia • Digital nomad life in Vietnam • Vietnam e-visa tips • District 1 lifestyle & daily expenses If you enjoyed the video, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to follow my travels across Southeast Asia. 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: First Timer Song: Mesmerized Licensed to YouTube by Epidemic Sound Artist: Eva Hummingbird Song: Deja Vu Licensed to YouTube by Epidemic Sound Artist: Kevin Venture Song: Living Life Like a Dream CURRENT SUBSCRIBER COUNT: 41,054 Keywords: Vietnam cost of living 2026, Ho Chi Minh City budget, Saigon expat life, living in Vietnam, Vietnam apartment tour, District 1 Saigon, Vietnam travel vlog, expat life Southeast Asia, cheap countries to live, digital nomad Vietnam, grocery prices Vietnam, Airbnb Vietnam, Vietnam e visa, monthly budget Vietnam #Vietnam #SaigonCostOfLiving #HoChiMinhCity #ExpatLife #ForeignersLivinginVietnam #RetiredinVietnam