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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1167 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $503 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $151 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $134 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $20 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $89 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $57 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $57 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $21 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |