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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | December - April | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $5431 | $2359 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $503 | $2891 | $1036 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $151 | $383 | $236 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $134 | $656 | $371 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $39 | $72 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $326 | $157 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $220 | $12 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $13 | $78 | $48 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $30 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $100 | $35 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $74 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $195 | $117 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $57 | $55 | $37 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $197 | $163 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $109 | $75 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |