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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $400 | $778 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $91 | $281 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $151 | $182 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $21 | $49 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $79 | $159 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $5 | $11 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $13 | $81 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $27 | $51 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |