This is How The RICHEST People Live in Vietnam

What does the richest neighborhood in Vietnam look like? What car do they drive? Where do they eat? Hello, I'm Han, a 32-year-old Vietnamese. Let me show you the life of wealthy people in Vietnam. While walking around, I saw this villa. From the outside, it looks very private. High walls, a large wooden gate, trees covering the front, and a quiet street with almost no noise. This gate alone could cost as much as a small Toyota in Vietnam. Villas like this can be extremely expensive. This villa was sold for almost 7 million dollars. Luxury cars are much more common in this neighborhood. You can see Mercedes, Porsche, and many more. Next, I went to a premium gourmet supermarket chain that specializes in high-quality, organic, and imported goods, catering primarily to high-end customer segment. Of course, the pricing here sits at a premium, making it noticeably higher than standard supermarkets or local traditional markets. There is a dedicated walk-in cold room specifically designed to store and display fresh produce. This temperature-controlled room ensures that all vegetables and fruits remain at peak freshness and retain their nutritional value. For Vietnam, this is actually a very good selection of cheese. You can find different types of cheese for cooking, wine pairing, and western-style meals. Japanese cereal and granola for $8. Almond milk for $4.50 per box. Oat milk for $5 each. They also have Doritos here for $5.80. I've never tried this before. There's no way I can afford to shop here. This is one of the most expensive schools in Vietnam, with tuition fees could go up to $37,000 per year, or about nine years of salary of an average Vietnamese worker. This is an elite international school for very wealthy families and high-income professionals. The 7-Eleven in this neighborhood is different from any other convenience store in Vietnam because it is one of the largest and most recognizable 7-Eleven stores. The whole 7-Eleven is about 200 square meters, and the rental for this building is around $7,000 per month. It's like a quick supermarket you can walk into anytime. This is a famous snack in the north of Vietnam, filled with rich, savory pâté for only 56 cents. The 7-Eleven Toasty, 94 cents, is a pre-packaged sandwich that must be heated up to melt the cheese inside. Egg and mayo sandwich for less than $1. A must-try when you go here. They also sell many ready-to-eat meals at this location. Spicy honey chicken rice. This is Lay's beef pho flavor that you cannot find in western markets. They also sell pyramid rice cake and pork buns, a common Vietnamese-style fast food. Most employees are able to speak English fluently, which makes it very tourist-friendly. Although it is a convenience store, the space is surprisingly large, almost like a mini supermarket. In Vietnam, a convenience store can almost feel like a small public living room. People buy a drink, sit down, charge their phone, or escape the heat. Additionally, the store is highly convenient, as it offers a power bank rental service right on site, with rates starting at just around 39 cents per hour. Another lifestyle you notice in this rich neighborhood is pickleball. People here are more exposed to international trends. This campus stands out with its highly advanced infrastructure, featuring high-tech security equipment right at the main entrance. The entry point is fully equipped with automatic flap barrier turnstiles, integrated with face recognition. The English program here can cost up to 5,000 US dollars per year, much higher than an average university in Vietnam. They even have a pharmacy inside the campus. This is a prominent and high-end residential complex that defines the modern skyline of this neighborhood. This luxury apartments can go up to 340,000 US dollars for a two-bedroom unit. They're paying for the location, the international community, and premium supermarkets. Some buildings here also offer office space, with a more modern and green design. The lower floors are used for cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, and other daily services. There are wellness center, face wash station, and many luxurious services. This is a unique cafe nestled deep in the neighborhood, featuring a simple but elegant design. What makes this premium spot truly stand out is that the owner of the cafe is also the proud owner of the supercars showcased in the yard. It is also a favorite photo shoot destination for the local youth, drawing crowds who love capturing the stylish and affluent atmosphere. Moving on, I discovered a very luxurious riverside cafe, designed with a dominant white color scheme. The villa is rented for around $19,000 per month. They even have a swimming pool for taking photos. Once inside, the venue opens up to a stunning artificial white sand outdoor seating area right on the riverbank. Once you walk inside, it feels almost like stepping into a luxury castle. The design is very bright and elegant, with wooden floors and classic European-style furniture. Here, the cafe is not only about coffee, it's also about the atmosphere. This is very different from the local cafes that I go to. This is a highly popular spot for tea and coffee lovers. The overall design beautifully gives the feeling of being hidden away inside a lush, tranquil garden. Completely separated from the bustling city outside. This unique layout creates the perfect upscale yet relaxing spot for anyone looking to chill out, chat with friends, and enjoy premium drinks in a peaceful environment. Next is another premium coffee and tea location that shares a very similar vibe, yet offers its own distinct touch of comfort. Just like the previous spot, the design here beautifully gives the feeling of being inside a refreshing, open-air garden. Surrounded by plenty of natural greenery and hanging vines. However, a key difference lies in the seating area, which features more premium, modern chairs equipped with soft, comfortable cushions. This is one of the most vibrant streets in the neighborhood. On both sides of the street, there are cafes, restaurants, bakeries, bars, salons, small shops, and hidden places tucked inside old houses. This is an ultra-premium steakhouse chain, most famous for its steak dishes, and classified into the luxury restaurant segment with very high prices. This high-end steakhouse caters strictly to an affluent clientele looking for the ultimate luxury culinary experience. My journey takes a refreshing turn when stepped into a very famous eco-complex. A highly popular destination hidden right in the heart of the area. Stepping into this unique oasis, the design gives the feeling of entering a rustic, peaceful village. Instead of just luxury villas and apartments, it also has these hidden lifestyle compounds where people come to eat, drink coffee, work, shop, and relax. I'm walking in a more local side of the neighborhood, where people have stayed here for decades. It doesn't look as flashy as the main street. The street feels calm, almost hidden, like a small pocket of the old neighborhood. But even though it looks simple from the outside, even a normal-looking home can cost more than $1 million. It doesn't scream luxury, but the value is still there. In a city where so many neighborhoods feel dense and full of buildings, the river creates an open edge. It gives the area air, light, and a feeling of escape. Wealth in Vietnam is not always loud. Sometimes it is in the location, the quiet streets, the history. Sometimes it is hidden in the air, in the river breeze. I'm stopping by a local restaurant serving a very unique Vietnamese dish, thin rice pancake. The batter is poured onto a hot steaming surface, spread very thin, covered for a few seconds. The toppings are prepared separately. There can be grilled pork, Vietnamese sausage, fresh herbs. Everything is laid out so you can build your own roll. Instead of serving everything together on one big plate, each thin sheet is placed on its own small plate. Before serving, they sprinkle a little dried shrimp floss on top of each rice sheet. It gives the dish a light seafood aroma, a salty-sweet flavor. Each plate has a thin, soft sheet of steamed rice cake. Costs about $0.1 per plate. The whole rack of 10 plates is only $1. Then you add whatever you like. Grilled pork, Vietnamese sausage, herbs, cucumber. The fun part is that you don't really count how much you're eating at first. You just keep rolling, dipping, and eating. What makes this dish special is not just the flavor, but the experience. Everyone at the table can choose their own toppings, make their own rolls, and eat at their own pace. After today, I can admire the big houses, then sit down for a simple plate of thin rice pancake and feel completely satisfied. Because happiness is not always about living in the most expensive place. Sometimes, it is just being able to walk through different worlds, appreciate their beauty, and still return to your own life with a peaceful heart.