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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |