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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | December - April | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $2359 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $1036 | $780 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $175 | $236 | $158 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $313 | $371 | $240 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $51 | $43 | $53 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $196 | $157 | $175 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $78 | $12 | $61 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $44 | $48 | $33 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $54 | $35 | $19 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $82 | $117 | $50 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $142 | $163 | $66 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $64 | $75 | $37 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |