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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |