Hanoi vs New York City vs Porto vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul vs Ubud

Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 8,053,663 8,323,340 237,559 1,305,737 6,718,903 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Vietnamese English (de facto) Portuguese Czech Portuguese Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Moderate Very high Very High High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December April - June, September - November May - September June - October January - March, December March - May, September - November May - October
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $5431 $1759 $1806 $1833 $2184 $1363
Rent $503 $2891 $717 $780 $1066 $797 $658
Groceries $151 $383 $148 $158 $95 $356 $150
Dining out $134 $656 $280 $240 $210 $211 $10
Cafe $39 $72 $45 $53 $25 $69 $28
Coworking space $72 $326 $96 $175 $130 $222 $106
Mobile internet $4 $45 $21 $24 $7 $40 $3
Public transportation $20 $220 $95 $61 $33 $40 $53
Taxis $13 $78 $25 $33 $14 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $30 $10 $19 $16 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $3 $100 $45 $19 $55 $39 $14
Museums and sights $4 $74 $24 $35 $26 $6 $9
Nightlife $89 $195 $66 $50 $54 $93 $118
Gym $57 $55 $56 $56 $31 $69 $72
Yoga $57 $197 $82 $66 $40 $112 $87
Massage $21 $109 $48 $37 $32 $75 $10
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow