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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. |
| 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |