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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |