Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul

Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 8,053,663 15,520,000 8,850,000 259,453 9,963,452
Official language(s) Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English Moderate Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - May, October, November January - May, October - December March - May, September - November
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1167 $659 $1867 $2143 $2184
Rent $503 $354 $778 $923 $797
Groceries $151 $44 $281 $127 $356
Dining out $134 $81 $182 $207 $211
Cafe $39 $18 $49 $42 $69
Coworking space $72 $49 $159 $160 $222
Mobile internet $4 $3 $25 $21 $40
Public transportation $20 $6 $11 $17 $40
Taxis $13 $6 $9 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $2 $24 $49 $13
Sport and cultural events $3 $11 $81 $97 $39
Museums and sights $4 $15 $20 $217 $6
Nightlife $89 $22 $64 $77 $93
Gym $57 $9 $69 $42 $69
Yoga $57 $23 $65 $54 $112
Massage $21 $15 $51 $101 $75
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar 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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber N/A Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable 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 Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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 Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow