Vietnam crowned as world’s most affordable expat destination for fifth straight year

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Dong Ky giant firecracker procession festival attracts a vast crowd of participants. (Photo: VNA)
Dong Ky giant firecracker procession festival attracts a vast crowd of participants. (Photo: VNA)
Procession of the firecrackers along the village pathways. (Photo: VNA)
The ritual of the Dong Ky giant firecracker procession festival. (Photo: VNA)
Around 11 a.m, the firecrackers are processed back to the village communal house for the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Young villagers preparing to process "Giant Firecracker". (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam crowned as world’s most affordable expat destination for fifth straight year
The latest annual survey by InterNations revealed strong satisfaction levels among expats in Vietnam, with 89% expressing contentment with the local cost of living and 87% reporting that their income supports a very comfortable lifestyle. It highlighted Vietnam's particularly competitive pricing across food, housing, transport and leisure activities.