Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Porto

Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 8,053,663 144,900 237,559
Official language(s) Vietnamese Greek Portuguese
Level of English Moderate High Very High
Main airport Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December March - May, October - December May - September
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $1959 $1759
Rent $503 $678 $717
Groceries $151 $157 $148
Dining out $134 $261 $280
Cafe $39 $56 $45
Coworking space $72 $209 $96
Mobile internet $4 $35 $21
Public transportation $20 $63 $95
Taxis $13 $42 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $45 $10
Sport and cultural events $3 $28 $45
Museums and sights $4 $8 $24
Nightlife $89 $110 $66
Gym $57 $107 $56
Yoga $57 $105 $82
Massage $21 $54 $48
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet nTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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.. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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
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
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