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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1167 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $503 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $151 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $134 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $20 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $89 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $57 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $57 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $21 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |