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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $5431 |
| Rent | $503 | $400 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $151 | $91 | $383 |
| Dining out | $134 | $151 | $656 |
| Cafe | $39 | $21 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $220 |
| Taxis | $13 | $12 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $195 |
| Gym | $57 | $22 | $55 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $197 |
| Massage | $21 | $27 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft |
| 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. | 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). | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |