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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | December - April | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $2359 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $503 | $1036 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $151 | $236 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $134 | $371 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $39 | $43 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $157 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $12 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $13 | $48 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $35 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $117 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $57 | $37 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |