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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | 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, cafรฉs and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |