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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $2498 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $1174 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $175 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $313 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $51 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $196 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $78 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $44 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $54 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $82 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $44 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $142 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $64 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |