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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1293 | $5431 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $503 | $732 | $2891 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $151 | $87 | $383 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $134 | $131 | $656 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $72 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $96 | $326 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $45 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $21 | $220 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $13 | $14 | $78 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $30 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $8 | $100 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $74 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $73 | $195 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $57 | $15 | $55 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $54 | $197 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $20 | $109 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |