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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1984 | $1293 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $503 | $965 | $732 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $151 | $136 | $87 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $134 | $271 | $131 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $39 | $37 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $164 | $96 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $21 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $13 | $27 | $14 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $29 | $8 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $24 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $47 | $73 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $57 | $65 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $50 | $20 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |