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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 |
| Rent | $503 | $678 | $400 | $732 |
| Groceries | $151 | $157 | $91 | $87 |
| Dining out | $134 | $261 | $151 | $131 |
| Cafe | $39 | $56 | $21 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $209 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $5 | $21 |
| Taxis | $13 | $42 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $28 | $13 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $110 | $43 | $73 |
| Gym | $57 | $107 | $22 | $15 |
| Yoga | $57 | $105 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $21 | $54 | $27 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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.. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |