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Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | January - April, December |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1293 |
Rent | $615 | $503 | $732 |
Groceries | $114 | $151 | $87 |
Dining out | $165 | $134 | $131 |
Cafe | $38 | $39 | $18 |
Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $21 |
Taxis | $9 | $13 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $8 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $73 |
Gym | $30 | $57 | $15 |
Yoga | $59 | $57 | $54 |
Massage | $31 | $21 | $20 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo |
Tipping | 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%. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |