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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | 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%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |