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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $503 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $151 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $134 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $39 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $13 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $57 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |