Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Panama City

Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 8,053,663 144,900 880,691
Official language(s) Vietnamese Greek Spanish
Level of English Moderate High Low
Main airport Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December March - May, October - December December - April
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $1959 $2359
Rent $503 $678 $1036
Groceries $151 $157 $236
Dining out $134 $261 $371
Cafe $39 $56 $43
Coworking space $72 $209 $157
Mobile internet $4 $35 $21
Public transportation $20 $63 $12
Taxis $13 $42 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $45 $0
Sport and cultural events $3 $28 $35
Museums and sights $4 $8 $9
Nightlife $89 $110 $117
Gym $57 $107 $37
Yoga $57 $105 $163
Massage $21 $54 $75
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar
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
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water 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.
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
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
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