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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Moderate | High | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $503 | $678 | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $151 | $157 | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $134 | $261 | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $39 | $56 | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $209 | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $13 | $42 | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $28 | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $110 | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $57 | $107 | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $57 | $105 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $21 | $54 | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |