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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| 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 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $400 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $91 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $151 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $21 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $12 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $22 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $27 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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). | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |