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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Population 8,053,663 8,850,000 1,305,737 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Vietnamese Spanish Czech Korean Georgian
Level of English Moderate Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December March - May, October, November June - October March - May, September - November March - June
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $1867 $1806 $2184 $1462
Rent $503 $778 $780 $797 $752
Groceries $151 $281 $158 $356 $112
Dining out $134 $182 $240 $211 $169
Cafe $39 $49 $53 $69 $45
Coworking space $72 $159 $175 $222 $125
Mobile internet $4 $25 $24 $40 $4
Public transportation $20 $11 $61 $40 $8
Taxis $13 $9 $33 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $24 $19 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $3 $81 $19 $39 $21
Museums and sights $4 $20 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $89 $64 $50 $93 $53
Gym $57 $69 $56 $69 $33
Yoga $57 $65 $66 $112 $37
Massage $21 $51 $37 $75 $53
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile 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%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow