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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $400 | $2891 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $91 | $383 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $151 | $656 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $21 | $72 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $79 | $326 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $5 | $220 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $12 | $78 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $16 | $30 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $13 | $100 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $43 | $195 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $22 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $30 | $197 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $27 | $109 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |