As you might already know, the cost of living across Southeast Asia is very low – and Vietnam is no different. Your largest expense will be accommodation (as with any country) and in the capital city, Hanoi, you’ll pay around £200-£400 a month for a one-bedroom apartment or even as little as £100 if you rent a room in a shared house. If you’re lucky, you might even land a job with a large language centre who cover your accommodation costs but unfortunately, this is quite rare. At around £2 for a meal at an inexpensive restaurant, eating out is often cheaper than staying in, and a (delicious) coffee or bottle of local beer will be about £1. The bus is only 20p and groceries are just as cheap if you shop at a local market or a Vietnamese supermarket. Even if you fancy treating yourself on your days off, you can get a traditional massage for just £6 or a cinema ticket for as little as £3. In short, you should definitely be able to pocket some savings for your future travels.