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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $503 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $151 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $134 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $39 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $13 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $57 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $21 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |