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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very High | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $503 | $717 | $780 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $151 | $148 | $158 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $134 | $280 | $240 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $39 | $45 | $53 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $96 | $175 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $95 | $61 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $13 | $25 | $33 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $19 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $45 | $19 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $24 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $66 | $50 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $57 | $56 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $82 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $48 | $37 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 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! | 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 | 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. | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |