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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1615 | $1199 |
| Rent | $1032 | $517 |
| Groceries | $119 | $156 |
| Dining out | $148 | $137 |
| Cafe | $31 | $40 |
| Coworking space | $116 | $74 |
| Mobile internet | $14 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $20 |
| Taxis | $11 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $30 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $5 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $29 | $91 |
| Gym | $18 | $59 |
| Yoga | $23 | $59 |
| Massage | $12 | $21 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |