
I live a simple life in Vietnam for $500⧸Month - Here's how I make money
1 Video View·Jul 13, 2026
Santi @madebysanti left Florida where he paid $2000 for monthly expenses. An independent musician, he was tired of everything being about money, and wanted to live in a place where he could focus on his passions and also have good food, apartment, healthcare, and welcoming community. After watching some of American Living Abroad's YouTube videos, he moved to Vietnam to the quiet outskirts of Da Nang, where he pays $247/month rent and now feels more free to be creative with his music, and meet up with Vietnamese and expat friends. He earns money online by teaching English. This is Santi's story.
