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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 |
| Rent | $503 | $400 | $778 | $923 | $797 |
| Groceries | $151 | $91 | $281 | $127 | $356 |
| Dining out | $134 | $151 | $182 | $207 | $211 |
| Cafe | $39 | $21 | $49 | $42 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $159 | $160 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $11 | $17 | $40 |
| Taxis | $13 | $12 | $9 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $24 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $81 | $97 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $93 |
| Gym | $57 | $22 | $69 | $42 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $21 | $27 | $51 | $101 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |