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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1363 |
| Rent | $503 | $658 |
| Groceries | $151 | $150 |
| Dining out | $134 | $10 |
| Cafe | $39 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $53 |
| Taxis | $13 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $118 |
| Gym | $57 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $87 |
| Massage | $21 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 255 listings on Happy Cow |