Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Czech |
Level of English | High | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | June - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1806 |
Rent | $615 | $503 | $780 |
Groceries | $114 | $151 | $158 |
Dining out | $165 | $134 | $240 |
Cafe | $38 | $39 | $53 |
Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $24 |
Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $61 |
Taxis | $9 | $13 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $35 |
Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $50 |
Gym | $30 | $57 | $56 |
Yoga | $59 | $57 | $66 |
Massage | $31 | $21 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |