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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1984 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $965 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $136 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $271 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $37 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $164 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $63 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $27 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $18 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $29 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $47 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $65 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $65 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $50 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |