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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1293 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $503 | $732 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $151 | $87 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $134 | $131 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $96 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $21 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $13 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $8 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $57 | $15 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $54 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $21 | $20 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |