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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1293 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $503 | $732 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $151 | $87 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $134 | $131 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $96 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $21 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $13 | $14 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $8 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $73 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $57 | $15 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $54 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $21 | $20 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |