Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | May - October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $503 | $400 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $151 | $91 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $134 | $151 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $39 | $21 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $13 | $12 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $57 | $22 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $30 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $21 | $27 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |