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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | High | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1959 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $678 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $157 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $261 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $56 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $209 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $42 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $28 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $110 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $107 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $105 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $54 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |