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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1984 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $503 | $965 | $400 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $151 | $136 | $91 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $134 | $271 | $151 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $39 | $37 | $21 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $5 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $13 | $27 | $12 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $16 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $29 | $13 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $24 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $47 | $43 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $57 | $65 | $22 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $65 | $30 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $21 | $50 | $27 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |