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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 | $1199 | $821 |
| Rent | $517 | $441 |
| Groceries | $156 | $55 |
| Dining out | $137 | $101 |
| Cafe | $40 | $22 |
| Coworking space | $74 | $62 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $8 |
| Taxis | $14 | $8 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $3 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $19 |
| Nightlife | $91 | $27 |
| Gym | $59 | $12 |
| Yoga | $59 | $29 |
| Massage | $21 | $18 |
| 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 |