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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $503 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $151 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $134 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $39 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $13 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $57 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |