Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish |
Level of English | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1183 | $1488 |
Rent | $510 | $799 |
Groceries | $153 | $100 |
Dining out | $136 | $183 |
Cafe | $39 | $41 |
Coworking space | $73 | $111 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $7 |
Public transportation | $20 | $14 |
Taxis | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $5 |
Sport and cultural events | $3 | $25 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $34 |
Nightlife | $90 | $49 |
Gym | $58 | $21 |
Yoga | $58 | $52 |
Massage | $21 | $33 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi |
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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight |
Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |