Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | May - September | May - October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $503 | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $151 | $44 | $91 | $236 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $134 | $81 | $151 | $371 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $39 | $18 | $21 | $43 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $79 | $157 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $5 | $12 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $13 | $6 | $12 | $48 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $13 | $35 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $43 | $117 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $57 | $9 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $23 | $30 | $163 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $21 | $15 | $27 | $75 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |