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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |