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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |