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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $1462 |
| Rent | $503 | $400 | $752 |
| Groceries | $151 | $91 | $112 |
| Dining out | $134 | $151 | $169 |
| Cafe | $39 | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $8 |
| Taxis | $13 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $53 |
| Gym | $57 | $22 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $37 |
| Massage | $21 | $27 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | 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). | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |