Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Porto vs Seoul

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 1,830,000 8,053,663 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Romanian Vietnamese Portuguese Korean
Level of English High Moderate Very High Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit April - October January, February, October - December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1351 $1167 $1759 $2184
Rent $615 $503 $717 $797
Groceries $114 $151 $148 $356
Dining out $165 $134 $280 $211
Cafe $38 $39 $45 $69
Coworking space $133 $72 $96 $222
Mobile internet $7 $4 $21 $40
Public transportation $21 $20 $95 $40
Taxis $9 $13 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $0 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $29 $3 $45 $39
Museums and sights $29 $4 $24 $6
Nightlife $45 $89 $66 $93
Gym $30 $57 $56 $69
Yoga $59 $57 $82 $112
Massage $31 $21 $48 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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%. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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.
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, 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
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
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow