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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1959 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $678 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $157 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $261 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $56 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $209 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $42 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $28 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $110 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $107 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $105 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $54 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |