500€ Leben in Saigon: Luxus oder Realitätsschock? (Selbstversuch)

How far can you really go on a budget of 500 euros in one of Vietnam’s most expensive cities? In our personal experiment, we show in the video “Living on 500 euros in Saigon: luxury or reality check?” what accommodation, food, transport and everyday life are actually like. From a modern flat in a central location to street food, cafés and hidden costs, you’ll get an honest insight into life there. Our experiment shows whether living on 500 euros in Saigon is realistic or whether costs rise faster than expected. Particularly interesting are the differences between living cheaply and living comfortably in Vietnam. If you want to know how expensive life in Saigon really is and which factors can blow your budget or save it, you’ll find clear figures and real-life experiences from our daily routine here. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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