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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 | $1191 | $1345 |
| Rent | $514 | $723 |
| Groceries | $155 | $90 |
| Dining out | $137 | $165 |
| Cafe | $39 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $74 | $101 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $6 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $13 |
| Taxis | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $5 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $22 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $31 |
| Nightlife | $91 | $44 |
| Gym | $58 | $19 |
| Yoga | $58 | $47 |
| Massage | $21 | $30 |
| 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 |