He Left Hawaii With Two Suitcases—Now He Lives Better in Vietnam
At 50, He Left America to Live in Vietnam for Just $1,200 a Month
At 50, Matthew traded an exhausting life in America for a fresh start in Da Nang, Vietnam—where he now estimates that he lives comfortably on approximately $1,200 a month.
Before relocating, Matthew spent more than two decades promoting concerts across Canada and Hawaii. After the pandemic shut down live entertainment, he launched a glass-manufacturing business that eventually consumed 12 to 16 hours of his day. Realizing that professional success was costing him his life, he sold the equipment, reduced everything he owned to two suitcases and moved to Vietnam.
Today, Matthew pays approximately $550 a month for a top-floor apartment with a large balcony, mountain views and glimpses of the ocean. He shares his expenses for rent, utilities, food, transportation, entertainment and international health insurance while explaining why Da Nang gives him greater financial freedom and peace of mind.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedMatthew Laundrie, a former high-profile concert promoter and entrepreneur, transitioned from a high-stress career in North America to a peaceful, minimalist life in Da Nang, Vietnam. By embracing remote work and cultural integration, he has achieved financial freedom and personal well-being, advocating for the courage to start over and seek happiness regardless of age.