Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Mexico City vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 8,053,663 144,900 8,850,000 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Vietnamese Greek Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English Moderate High Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December March - May, October - December March - May, October, November March - May, September - November March - June
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $1959 $1867 $2184 $1462
Rent $503 $678 $778 $797 $752
Groceries $151 $157 $281 $356 $112
Dining out $134 $261 $182 $211 $169
Cafe $39 $56 $49 $69 $45
Coworking space $72 $209 $159 $222 $125
Mobile internet $4 $35 $25 $40 $4
Public transportation $20 $63 $11 $40 $8
Taxis $13 $42 $9 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $45 $24 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $3 $28 $81 $39 $21
Museums and sights $4 $8 $20 $6 $9
Nightlife $89 $110 $64 $93 $53
Gym $57 $107 $69 $69 $33
Yoga $57 $105 $65 $112 $37
Massage $21 $54 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet nTaxi Uber Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow