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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | May - September | December - April |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $1984 | $922 | $2359 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $965 | $400 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $136 | $91 | $236 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $271 | $151 | $371 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $37 | $21 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $164 | $79 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $24 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $12 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $27 | $12 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $18 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $29 | $13 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $47 | $43 | $117 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $65 | $22 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $65 | $30 | $163 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $50 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |