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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek |
| Level of English | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1199 | $2120 |
| Rent | $517 | $734 |
| Groceries | $156 | $169 |
| Dining out | $137 | $282 |
| Cafe | $40 | $61 |
| Coworking space | $74 | $226 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $38 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $68 |
| Taxis | $14 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $30 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $91 | $119 |
| Gym | $59 | $116 |
| Yoga | $59 | $114 |
| Massage | $21 | $59 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi |
| 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |