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Population | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Very High | High | Low | High | 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 | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | 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 | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | 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 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $503 | $2891 | $717 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $151 | $383 | $148 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $134 | $656 | $280 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $39 | $72 | $45 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $72 | $326 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $20 | $220 | $95 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $13 | $78 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $30 | $10 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $3 | $100 | $45 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $74 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $89 | $195 | $66 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $57 | $55 | $56 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $197 | $82 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $21 | $109 | $48 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 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 | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |