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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall 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.. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | 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. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |