Pensions of elderly Russians are enough for a comfortable life in Vietnamese resorts
While blizzards are raging in Russia, Russian speech is heard on the beaches of Nha Trang from early morning. These are not vacationers for a couple of weeks, but “travel grandmothers” from Siberia, the Urals and Moscow.
They rent their apartments in Russia, take tickets to Vietnam and meet a well-deserved vacation under the sound of the surf.
The secret of the popularity of the direction is simple: the Russian pension here has the same purchasing power as the average salary of local residents. Vietnamese people have a great deal of respect for elderly guests, calling them Madame. And the prices are quite pleasant: fresh fruit smoothies cost about 60 rubles, a portion of oysters - 300 rubles, and renting a cozy studio within walking distance from the sea costs 15-18 thousand rubles a month.
In sum, with food and household expenses, a comfortable life for one person easily fits into 25-30 thousand rubles. But the main value is not savings. The warm climate does real miracles: many winterers normalize the pressure, the diseases of the joints recede, and chronic fatigue is replaced by the desire to master the surf, learn the language or sew author's clothes.
However, experts advise to approach the move wisely. A long flight and tropical heat - a serious load on the body, so a consultation with a doctor before the trip is mandatory. It is also important to keep in mind the rainy season in November and get an electronic visa and reliable health insurance in advance.
Changing snow-covered yards to a tropical paradise is not an escape from the homeland, but a well-deserved reward for years of work. As the grandmothers say, “The children have grown up, it’s time to live for yourself.”.
