Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Panama City

Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 8,053,663 15,520,000 880,691
Official language(s) Vietnamese Turkish Spanish
Level of English Moderate Low Low
Main airport Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December April - June, September and October December - April
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $659 $2359
Rent $503 $354 $1036
Groceries $151 $44 $236
Dining out $134 $81 $371
Cafe $39 $18 $43
Coworking space $72 $49 $157
Mobile internet $4 $3 $21
Public transportation $20 $6 $12
Taxis $13 $6 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $2 $0
Sport and cultural events $3 $11 $35
Museums and sights $4 $15 $9
Nightlife $89 $22 $117
Gym $57 $9 $37
Yoga $57 $23 $163
Massage $21 $15 $75
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar
Tipping Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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.
Local food specialities Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow