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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | January - March, December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1167 | $1833 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $503 | $1066 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $151 | $95 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $134 | $210 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $39 | $25 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $72 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $7 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $20 | $33 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $13 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $3 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $26 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $89 | $54 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $57 | $31 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $57 | $40 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $21 | $32 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |