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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1197 | $2246 |
| Rent | $516 | $1093 |
| Groceries | $155 | $154 |
| Dining out | $137 | $307 |
| Cafe | $40 | $41 |
| Coworking space | $74 | $185 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $71 |
| Taxis | $14 | $31 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $20 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $33 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $27 |
| Nightlife | $91 | $53 |
| Gym | $59 | $73 |
| Yoga | $59 | $73 |
| Massage | $21 | $57 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |