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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | 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 (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | 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%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |