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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |