Hi everyone,
Can someone already living in ho chi minh city tell me which district is best for me (im from australia)? Im an english teacher. Have degree plus tefl certificate. Can i find a private 1 bedroom fully furnished apartment or studio for under $500? Is $1500 usd a month good enough salary? Before you ask my life/living habits, I don't smoke, rarely drink, no clubbing or bars. I would appreciate if any expats or teachers already living there contact me please. I've been to vn 2 times before but that was holiday only an this time is serious presumeably stay on a 1 year contract. How much for utilities, food and internet roughly? Also what should i most be aware of and what are the ups and downs in any aspect?
A little help please people
tarkan79
26 March 2015 05:56:17
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charmavietnam
26 March 2015 13:05:13
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If your expected/offered salary is $1500, then you don't have much disposable income 
As an English Teacher, you can do some more part-time classes to earn more.
It's better choose Q.1 or nearby area for convenience. Yeah, you can get a studio apartment with that price.
If you cook can eat good food and control expense. Otherwise, 60.000 - 100.000, depends on your thrift, for food.
Save 200.000 - 300.000 for internet.
Another 600.000 for power, water and management fee (apartment), if any.
Tracy260387
04 April 2015 18:59:26
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District 1 is the best for night life. But it may be better to stay near your workplace to save money on petrol or taxi.
$1,500 is the average and okay, I think. I know some people can't find full-time teaching positions, so in the low season, they don't have enough money for a 'carefree' life.
Accommodation for under $500: Yes.
Ps. I have several serviced studios and apartments in Dist. 1 and 8. If you're interested, pm me.
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