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Saving less than $197 a month forces me to leave HCMC and return to my hometown


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Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 1:30 GMT by Bill Williamson   Print publication without navigation

  • At 34 years old and living in Ho Chi Minh City, I find myself saving less than VND5 million ($197) a month, a situation that has led me to reconsider my life in the urban hustle.

The article discusses the financial struggles of a young professional in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, who finds it increasingly difficult to sustain living in the city due to rising costs. The individual, earning a modest salary, explains that saving less than 197 USD a month has become untenable with the city's high living expenses, including rent, food, and transportation. This financial pressure has led to the decision to move back to their hometown where the cost of living is significantly lower. The narrative highlights the broader issue of urban economic disparity, where many young people are forced to reconsider their dreams of city life due to economic constraints, reflecting a common dilemma faced by many in rapidly developing urban centers.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/personalfinance/saving-less-than-197-a-month-forces-me-to-leave-hcmc-and-return-to-my-hometown/ar-AA1vdzUw ]

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