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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |