Why I LEFT The West for Vietnam: The Truth (3 Months Later)

Australia, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom have always been called the lucky countries - but these days, it doesn’t feel so lucky for many. Skyrocketing housing and rental costs, shortages, groceries, and fuel prices have exploded. Everyday life feels more like survival, not living. So what happens when you finally step away from the stress, noise, and financial pressure of Western life? Three months ago, I left Australia and landed in Da Nang with two bags, a dream, and absolutely no idea how much this city would change me. Vietnam didn’t just give me a cheaper lifestyle - it gave me back my time, my peace, and a version of myself I thought I’d lost somewhere between the cost-of-living crisis and a stressful workplace in Australia. In today’s video, I take you through my daily life in Da Nang after three months of living here - the routine, the culture, the markets, the community, and the unexpected feeling of belonging. From morning café rituals and salted coffees to wandering the back streets discovering cheap studio apartments, this is what life really looks like when you slow down, breathe, and start living again. If you’ve ever thought about leaving Australia, the UK, or the USA for a simpler life in Southeast Asia -or you’re curious about the real cost of living in Vietnam in 2025 - this episode brings you right into the experience. No hype, no fantasy - just genuine moments from my daily routine with my Thai girlfriend, Patchalin, as we prepare to leave Da Nang after an unforgettable three months. Timestamps 0:00 – Life-changing first months in Vietnam 1:45 – Leaving stress behind in Australia 3:00 – What daily life in Da Nang really feels like 5:20 – Morning walk, markets & local culture 6:50 – Finding cheap apartments in Vietnam 9:15 – Café life & slowing down 10:16 – Inside our tiny Da Nang studio apartment 11:20 – The locals, greetings & community vibe 12:30 – Back streets to the beach Four months after redundancy, I’ve started over in Southeast Asia. The contrast is staggering - not just in cost, but in peace of mind. Here, you can eat well, live by the beach, and breathe again without watching your savings disappear every week. In this episode, I break down the real cost of living in Da Nang after three months. From apartment rent and street food to transport and internet - this is an honest look at what your dollar can actually buy you in 2025. #costoflivingvietnam #vietnamvsaustralia #danangliving #aussienomadlife #realfreedom 🌏 Real Travel. Real Stories. Aussie Nomad Life. 👍If you liked this episode, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. More real travel stories coming soon! 💰Support 💵 🤫 Join Patreon for exclusive extras!   / aussienomadlife   🍺 Buy me a “coffee” - https://buymeacoffee.com/aussienomad 💰 Contribute directly - https://paypal.me/AussieNomadLife Check out my other channel: For free award winning movies and filmmaking/content creation tips and tutorials.    / @jefforyasselin