I Left Canada for Vietnam - I'm Happier Making Less Money

#usa I Paid all my Dept and Left Canada for Vietnam , My Apartment here cost $443Mh What happens when you leave Canada, pay off your debt, and start over in Vietnam? In this episode, we follow Mischa Smith journey from working in Canada’s service industry to building a new life in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. After years in South Korea as an ESL teacher, he took a vacation to Vietnam — and never looked back. He breaks down the real cost of living in Saigon, including rent, groceries, nightlife, transportation, and how much he actually spends each month. We also talk about paying off debt, financial security abroad, cultural differences between Korea and Vietnam, and why he says he’s happier here — even when earning less at first. If you’re considering moving to Vietnam, becoming an expat in Southeast Asia, or just curious what life in Saigon is really like, this is an honest look at the lifestyle, the trade-offs, and the rewards. Guest info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C8zfT... Topics covered: Cost of living in Vietnam vs Canada Apartment tour in Saigon Grocery prices in Vietnam Expat life in Ho Chi Minh City Teaching English in Vietnam Working in alcohol sales abroad Saving money overseas Cultural differences in Asia Why he chose happiness over salary Chapters: 0:00 – Why He Left Canada 1:02 – From Korea to Vietnam 2:24 – Apartment Tour in Saigon 3:40 – Monthly Rent & Utilities Breakdown 4:45 – Grocery Prices in Vietnam 7:26 – How Saigon Has Changed in 12 Years 8:52 – Nightlife & Cost of Cocktails 10:30 – Why He Loves Living in Vietnam 11:02 – Paying Off Debt & Saving Money Abroad 13:30 – What He Misses About Home 16:46 – Adapting to Life in Vietnam 17:33 – The Motorbike Accident Story 19:07 – Biggest Financial Mistakes 21:15 – Salary Then vs Now 22:42 – Future Plans in Saigon 24:05 – Advice for Moving to Vietnam 25:00 – What He’d Tell His Younger Self Produced by: Team Relocated Director : Zoey Pham cinematography :Thuong Nguyen Color Grading : Relocated Special Thanks to : Mischa Smith Subscribe to Relocated :    / @relocatedd   Thanks to : Damien Cole About Relocated Relocated is a documentary series that follows the emotional, financial, and cultural journeys of people who leave their home countries to build new lives abroad. Each episode explores why they left, where they went, how they adapted, and what life really looks like after the move—from housing and cost of living to identity, safety, family, and personal freedom. Through real apartment tours, day-in-the-life storytelling, and honest conversations, Relocated goes beyond the highlight reel to show the truth behind starting over in a new country. The series documents expats, creatives, families, and solo movers navigating unfamiliar systems, new cultures, and the trade-offs that come with choosing a different life. Relocated isn’t about escaping—it’s about redefining success, regaining control, and discovering what “home” means when you choose it for yourself. I Paid all my Dept and Left Canada for Vietnam , My Apartment here cost $443/M #relocated #usa #livingabroad #costofliving #vietnam #motivation #inspiration #life #retirement #us #costofliving