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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $2143 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $923 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $127 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $207 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $17 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $77 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $42 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $54 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | N/A |
| 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |